There are many hotels in Leticia in the Colombian Amazon, but which are the best? Which are the ones that guarantee you to enjoy the best nearby tourist places in the Colombian Amazon in the most comfortable and cozy way?
Best hotels in Leticia Amazonas according to its users.
The selection of the following 10 accommodations is made based primarily on customer reviews of these hotels on reliable platforms such as Booking.com.
1. Hotel Waira Leticia – Waira Suites
The Waira Suites is undoubtedly one of the best hotels in Leticia-Amazonas. All rooms have cable TV, warm water shower, refrigerator, minibar, hairdryer, air conditioning and safe deposit box.
Waira is strategically located in the heart of the city, five minutes from the Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport and a stone’s throw from the Civil Port on the majestic Amazon River, banking area, currency exchange, formal and informal commerce and handicraft stores.
2. Hotel Decameron Amazonas – Decalodge Ticuna
Decameron Decalodge Ticuna is located just 1 kilometer from the Amazon River, and offers a swimming pool and elevated walkways through the Amazon rainforest. The hotel also organizes day trips to Micos Island, hikes to Leticia and Shaman tastings.
This place is decorated in a jungle style with rustic wood and common areas with thatched roofs.
The hotel has a total of 28 standard rooms, complemented by a primitive and rustic architectural style, typical of the local culture. Each has a terrace and a direct view of the pool.
All rooms have air conditioning, cable TV, refrigerator, seating area, free use of safes.
3. Hotel Amazon Bed And Breakfast
The Amazon Hotel is located in downtown Leticia, just minutes from the Amazon River, on the border between Colombia, Peru and Brazil. It offers a hot tub, massage service and spacious bungalows.
The bungalows of the Amazon Hotel are distributed around a large patio and have LCD TV and seating area. Free internet connection is available.
The hotel is located in the Amazon, near the impressive Amazon River. You can also take canoe trips to explore the ecosystem, go on night safaris and go hiking in the surrounding area.
The hotel also organizes private or group excursions with bilingual guides to destinations such as Puerto Nariño, Lake Tarapoto or the Yavari River.
4. Kurupira Floating Hut
If you are looking for a different experience like sleeping in a floating cabin, this may be your best choice in your search for hotels in Leticia Amazonas.
Another great alternative for travelers is the Kurupira Floating Lodge, located on the Amazon River, just 15 minutes by vehicle from Leticia.
This rustic-style floating hotel features rooms with a private terrace overlooking the river, eco-style decor, wooden floors and mosquito nets.
The hotel’s restaurant serves local cuisine, breakfast is included in the room rate, and guests will find other places to eat in downtown Leticia.
The tour desk can arrange a variety of activities, such as visits to indigenous communities, bird watching excursions, swimming sessions and walks in the surrounding jungle.
5. Hotel La Ceiba, Amazonas
La Ceiba, Amazonas is located in Leticia and offers accommodation with a restaurant, garden and terrace. Family rooms are available.
A continental and American breakfast is served in the mornings. The nearest international airport, Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport, is 111 km from La Ceiba, Amazonas.
Hotels in Leticia Amazonas, near Tabatinga and the airport:
Leticia and Tabatinga are practically the same city only that they belong to different countries, the first is part of the Colombian territory and the second of the Brazilian, but according to what they say the inhabitants of both Amazonian cities pass from one side to the other without using a passport. If you are interested in being closer to the Brazilian side, this is a good alternative:
6. Hostel Casa de las Palmas
Hostel Casa de las Palmas is located in Leticia and offers adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge and a garden. The hostel offers an outdoor swimming pool, shared kitchen and free Wi-Fi.
Tabatinga is 4.4 km from Hostel Casa de las Palmas. Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport is the nearest airport and is 2 km from the property.
7. Hotel Yurupari
Although it is not the best rated hotel in Leticia by Booking users, it is at least one of the hotels that closes the most online sales through this platform.
At the time of writing this article it was labeled as a Best-seller, this may be due to its good location, in fact this factor plus the cost-benefit ratio is a common place in the comments left by guests.
8. Hotel Madreselva
It is also highly appreciated for its good location and excellent service. Guests rave about how gracious, kind and warm their hosts are.
Located 1.9 km from the Alfredo Vasquez Cobo airport and 4.2 km from Tabatinga, 100 meters from the Hypermarket and 200 meters from the Salto Angel restaurant, this small hotel is apparently nicer and more pleasant than the photos say.
9. Hotel On Vacation
But if your thing is to go deep into the Amazon jungle and feel safe, comfortable and happy but in there, then this hotel can be great for you.
The On Vacation Hotel is “all Inclusive”. Why? because here you won’t be able to go out to the supermarket to buy a box of cigars, or maybe you can, but it’s not going to be that easy. But it doesn’t matter because what you are looking for is to be isolated in the jungle and live that mystical experience in the most comfortable way possible.
The hotel offers tourist activities such as zip-line descents (tiroleza or canoping) and canoeing. Guests will also receive a kind of discount at the Bio-park next door.
10. Anaconda Hotel
Don’t be scared off by the name. The Anaconda Hotel is an authority in Leticia and has its years (20) but age is the least of it. The current strength of this company is its prestige, the hotel has excellent facilities, very well located, has its own restaurant called El Dorado referring to the legend of the Amazonian city of gold.
As if that were not enough, the Anaconda Hotel not only offers comfort and a luxurious stay with excellent service, but also makes available to you its services as tour guides provided by the company Anaconda Tours.
According to its website, the company offers tourists to get “in touch with the fauna of the place, the indigenous culture and the imposing Amazon River” and add that they will take them to meet “immense trees, multicolored birds, reptiles such as the anaconda, unique freshwater-dwelling pink dolphins and more.”
Hotels in Puerto Nariño
Another popular destination for tourists in the Colombian Amazon is Puerto Nariño, a city located 87 km from Leticia, capital of the department.
2. Lomas del Paiyü Hotel
Hotel Lomas del Paiyü is a charming ecological establishment surrounded by a lush garden and located in Puerto Nariño, Amazonas, 300 meters from the city’s viewpoint.
The Lomas del Paiyü Hotel is a charming place to stay that respects the environment, surrounded by exuberant gardens, located in Puerto Nariño, Amazonas, just 300 meters from the impressive viewpoint of the city.
This establishment has its own restaurant and offers rooms with fans, as well as a variety of outdoor activities on a regular basis. The rooms at Lomas del Paiyü are designed with large windows that offer panoramic views of the beautiful garden, thus creating a bright and welcoming environment.
In addition, all rooms have a private bathroom for added comfort. The hotel restaurant delights its guests with delicious regional dishes, and in the surroundings of the establishment you can observe various species of native flora and fauna. Exciting fishing and hiking activities are also on offer.
With its privileged location, Hotel Lomas del Paiyü is within walking distance of the city center and only 2 hours by boat from Leticia, providing its guests with an unforgettable experience in the Amazon jungle.
Hotels in “San Martin”
1. Naineku lodge
The Naineku lodge is located just 1.9 km from the center of San Martín.
How to get?
It is located about 20 minutes by boat on the Amacayacu River from San Martín, within the Amacayacu National Reserve. The nearest airport is Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport, 65 km from the accommodation.
The Naineku Lodge, an exclusive 5-star establishment, is a luxurious refuge in the middle of the lush jungle. Each of the accommodations at this hotel offers stunning river views, while guests can enjoy access to a magnificent garden and a world-class restaurant. With 24-hour room service, visitors are served with courtesy and professionalism at all times. Rooms at Naineku Lodge offer a unique experience, with panoramic views of the lake and a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries. In addition, all rooms come with modern conveniences such as a coffee maker and a computer, as well as stoves for those who wish to prepare their own meals.
What to do at Naineku Lodge?
Some of the activities recommended by their clients include camping in the primary forest of the Amacayacu National Park or visiting the Peruvian town of San Antonio de Cacao.
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