When we are going to travel to the Amazon for the first time, doubts may invade us and some advice is not superfluous. It is normal for new experiences to generate uncertainties, especially if in our mind we have the idea of spending a few days in the Amazon jungle.
Travel at any time of the year
One of the most frequent doubts we have when we want to schedule a tour of the Amazon has to do with the season of the year, which is most convenient to enjoy the magical jungle. Well, the Amazon has four seasons, winter Matses Tribe, summer, and two intermediate seasons of rest and increase in its waters
December to March , rising waters April and May the river is at its maximum height (winter season)
June to August falling water season September to November , summer begins, perfect for sailing on the river
Travel light, but pack enough (important things)
The Amazon is extensive and you may have to travel with your luggage from one place to another, so it is recommended that you pack only the things you would really need, such as a raincoat, plastic boots and other types of comfortable, weather-resistant shoes. water, don’t miss sunscreen, repellent, but remember that the Amazon is a humid area, so pack several t-shirts and socks because you will need to change frequently.
Carry bags to protect your clothes and electronic devices from water
When you land in Leticia, you immediately feel the humidity and this can affect your electronic devices. To prevent this, it is best to keep all those things in tightly closed plastic bags.
Do not leave the vaccine until the last minute, it must be applied 10 days before
The vaccine that is always recommended is yellow fever, this must be applied 10 days before the trip.
Stay at least 5 days in the Amazon
There is so much to see that you should stay at least 5 days. Furthermore, the distance that separates it from the rest of the country and the costs make it impossible to visit whenever you want, so it is best to stay a couple of days to enjoy and explore the charms of the Amazon jungle.
To stay connected we recommend you bring a SIM card of course.
Because it is a dense jungle in the Amazon, the issue of communications is not very developed, in Puerto Nariño only the clear signal works, and in Leticia the Tigo signal is captured as in roaming most of the time.
Taste the fruits of the region, such as copoazú.
You cannot leave the Amazon without trying a good cupoazú juice, its flavor is simply delicious and very refreshing, perfect for the temperature of the region, you can also taste other juices and fruits such as arazá and acerola.
Even if it’s rainy season, pack your swimsuit
The weather is variable in the Amazon, even in the season of rising waters and in the winter season, you can always see the sun, and quite warm days and many lakes to dive into.
Enjoy local gastronomy, but responsibly
Nothing is more tempting on a trip than enjoying its typical gastronomy, but be careful there are periods when certain species are closed and you should not eat them, for example, piracucu between October and March.
Acquire crafts made by indigenous communities
Surely on our trips we want to take with us some representative souvenir of the place, in the Amazon it is best to buy the crafts and products made by the indigenous communities themselves, they are the reflection of traditional and ancestral knowledge, values and skills.
Do not drink tap water, it is not drinkable
On most tours, you will need plenty of hydration, but be careful with drinking water directly from the tap as it is not treated.