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I’m always searching for videos of Leticia, I think this one really captures the town and it’s sounds.

Siempre estoy en busca de videos de leticia, opino que este video captura la ciudad y sus sonidos.

Diana Posada sent us some really amazing photos of Leticia. Thanks Diana!

Boi Bumbá Dancer

The border of Colombia and Brazil is a place where the cultures mix and one of the most colorful activites are the brazilian dances, it’s important to know a little bit more about each of them:

• The Samba, originates from Rio de Janeiro, known by its fun and harmonius movements. The lyrics inspire popular jubilee.

• Pagode (pagolli) comes from the area of Salvador Bahía, its similar to Samba, but the main difference is the slower rhythm. The lyrics are about the subject of love.

• The Forro oriundo comes from the North East of Brazil, it is a fast paced dance which professionals dance it filled with pirouettes.

• Boi Bumbá comes from the North of the Brazilian Amazon.  It represents the native and colonial traditions,  forming two teams:  Blue or Caprichoso and red or Garantido.  The festivities surround the main character the Bull and a series of other mythical characters. All the characters can be seen in full splendor during the Parintins folk festival, located 300 km following the Amazon river down. This festival is considered the second largest festival, first being the carnival in Rio.  Every year thousands of tourist gather in the tiny island to enjoy a week filled with dance and parties.  The dance possesses a choreography that changes every year that people like to follow.

All the dances can be enjoyed right next to Leticia in the city of Tabatinga’s local night clubs, particularly  Scandalos dance.

One of the most relaxing activities of the Amazon is to enjoy a canoe fishing trip, the ones that take you across the most beautiful and peaceful lakes in the middle of the jungle.

The Piranha is a fish that prefers less turbulent waters and chooses lakes and small rivers with dark water.

They are called dark waters because of the chemical reaction that happens when leafs decompose in the water when they fall from the trees, dyeing the water like tea.  The piranha is a fun fish to catch because it doesn’t require a lot of experience to fish out.

We recommend:

• This activity is fun for all ages, the best season is the dry one, when the water level is low, the canals close off into lakes, the fish groups themselves and that leads to a very favorable fishing experience.
• Locals eat piranhas daily even though it contains a lot of bones it is a very tasty fish. There are various forms to prepare piranhas, ‘escabeche’ and fried with fried platains, lemon and a little bit of Faroga (yuca flour) a very tipical side dish among indigenous people  and brazilians.

From tropical Colombian music to Brazilian Samba, the night life in Leticia is vivacious and will provide some good options. One of the most popular places in Leticia is called Bukhanos, located on International Avenue; here you can enjoy a variety of tropical and Colombian music while you savor cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.
The bar Emociones is located in the center of Leticia, with a more tropical ambiance you will hear Salsa, Merenge and Vallenatos. Thursday is ladies night that will include drinks.
Next to Emociones you will find Kalua Disco, late at night there are shows that display typical Brazilian dances.

Scandalo’s party photo by portaltabatinga.com.br

Tabatinga has Scandalo’s dance Disco, where you will find a Brazilian atmosphere, there you can enjoy Brazilian beers and delicious cocktails such as Caipirinha, a world renowned Brazilian drink.  Scandalo’s offers a late night showcase of typical Brazilian dances.
We recommend:

• Begin the night in the afternoon in the Malecon pub in Tabatinga.
• Drink a couple of cold beers along a mouth watering Peruvian ceviche in the restaurant Blue Moon, from there just enjoy the beautiful sunset.
• Go on a bike ride from Colombia with its tropical music and finish the night off with Scandalo’s Brazilian party

Who achieved its independence from Portugal on 7 September 1822!

Por Celebrar su independencia de Portugal el 7 de Septiembre 1822!

“Tres Fronteras (Portuguese: Três Fronteiras) is the Spanish name for an area of the Amazon Rainforest where the three nations of Brazil, Peru, and Colombia meet. The three cities Tabatinga, Leticia, and Santa Rosa are located in this part of the world, noted for its natural beauty.

Tres Fronteras should not be confused with the Triple Frontier, at the border between Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.” (Wikipedia)

photo by Roberta

Shakira’s manager Rodrigo Beltran, just confirm that the Colombian singer Shakira, is going to sing live in Leticia, on te 20th of July, for the freedom of all the people kidnapped and peace in Colombia.  Two major Colombian singers; Carlos Vives and Shakira. Don’t miss this event, enjoy Leticia. Visit Leticia.

source Caracol Radio

As a sovereign act the president of Colombia, Álvaro Uribe Vélez, decided that the traditional military parade on Independence day will take place this year in the city of Leticia, border city with Brazil and Peru. Is one of the most representative acts on this date, all the military forces will march on this day. Its a tradition to also showcase Brazil and Peru’s military forces. Last years military parade was held in San Andres Islands in the Caribbean. This year Brazil’s president Lula Da Silva and Peruvian President Alan García Pérez will be attending the parade.

The parade will begin in the International Avenue at 8:30am and will end in front of the jungle Batallion no.50. located in Alfredo Vásquez Cobo Avenue. The formalities will take place on Parque Santander in front of the Cathedral Nuestra Señora de la Paz. The parade will be nationally and internationally broad casted.

Tomado de la pagina oficial de Confraternidad amazonica www.confraternidadamazonica.com

Tabatinga Border Photo by Dibo

It’s Brazil’s main point of entrance from Colombia. Composed of 55k habitants, a city dedicated to commerce provides tourists with excellent restaurants and a vibrant night life.

Because of an open border agreement with Colombia, you don’t require anything in order to enter Brazil. The police force will make random security check points, so please keep this in mind and don’t panic.

Some things to try out:

Watch Brazilians dance samba and folkloric dances at Scandalos night club.

Try Garoto chocolates.

Buy Brazilian sandals on the main market at the Mallet street

Watch the sunset while eating Peruvian ceviche at BlueMoon

Have some beers at la Comara

Enjoy cold and sweet coconut water at multiple places near the local market or at Sorbeteria Mallet.

Enjoy Brazilian food