Travel News

How far did I travel this week?:

I traveled 70 km to get to another municipality in the Amazon, Puerto Nariño. I took a speed boat on the river to get there, and it took about two hours.

How far have I traveled on this journey so far?:

The furthest I've travelled was to Medellín, another city in Colombia. The two cities are 1,319 miles apart. To get to other cities outside of the Amazon from Leticia, you must take a plane.

How did I get around this week?:

By bike, boat, and tuktuk! We rarely use cars here. I bike almost everywhere.

What was the most interesting place I visited this week?:

Puerto Nariño. This is where I got to see pink dolphins! It is a small community with no cars or bikes, and it is very peaceful.

Other Travel News from this week:

One of my professors from college visited me this weekend, so I got to show him around my city, which was very cool!

Time Zone: COT Colombia Time -5
Local Time: Nov 13, 2019 7:00am