Early morning departure for a rare encounter with indigenous peoples. Late morning return onboard and navigation towards Tabatinga. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Colombian town of Leticia by tuk-tuk. Wander through its charming streets, explore the ethnographic museum rich with stories and artifacts of local cultures, and browse shops filled with indigenous crafts. Discover its lively market, a kaleidoscope of colors, scents, and flavours. At sunset, don’t miss one of nature’s most astonishing spectacles: thousands of parrots flock to the trees in the central park, creating a magical and surprising concert of sounds. Dinner and overnight onboard your ship.
Tabatinga
Tabatinga is a vibrant Amazonian border city located in the extreme west of Brazil’s Amazonas state, uniquely positioned at the triple frontier where Brazil, Colombia, and Peru meet. It forms a continuous urban area with the Colombian city of Leticia and sits directly on the banks of the Solimões River, the upper stretch of the Amazon River, making it a strategic gateway for river travel, cross‑border commerce, and cultural exchange.
Situated deep within the Amazon Basin, Tabatinga lies approximately 4,777 miles (7,688 km) from the Atlantic Ocean, highlighting its remarkably remote location along one of the world’s longest river systems. This distance underscores its importance as a major inland port on the Amazon River, connecting travelers and goods from Peru’s Iquitos region, Colombia’s Leticia, and onward toward Brazil’s interior and the Atlantic coast.
As a historic settlement founded in the 18th century as Forte de São Francisco Xavier de Tabatinga, the city has evolved into a bustling multicultural hub shaped by Indigenous Ticuna influence, Portuguese colonial history, and modern cross‑border trade. Its riverside markets, open borders, and proximity to rich Amazonian biodiversity make it a compelling destination for explorers seeking authentic rainforest culture and adventure.