Jun 21 2008

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Leticia is a small town of approximately 37 thousand inhabitants situated on the left bank of the Amazon River. It is the capitall of the state of Amazonas, Colombia’s southernmost town (4.09° south 69.57° west) as well as its only major port on the river. It has an elevation of 96 meters above the sea-level and an average temperature of 27 centigrade (80.6 degrees Fahrenheit).

Even though it is a town within the borders of Colombia and a capitol of one of Colombia’s states it is very peaceful and isolated from the problems of the rest of the country.

Leticia’s public facilities include a hospital with 3 levels, an airport, and good telephone communication nationally and internationally with internet access capabilities.
Water and energy services are acceptable.

Tourist lodging amenities include hotels: Anaconda, Parador Ticuna, Colonial, Jurupary, 3 fronteras as well as several hostels with economical prices

Leticia also has a twin, the Brazilian city of Tabatinga. The traffic flowing between these two cities is free of bureaucratic processes and is treated as if they were the same city. In Tabatinga you can find several low priced hotels, restaurants, a Hospital and an airport.

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