Things to know
Before your stay at Chunaki and in Colombia in general, here is a short list of things to think of to have a good trip.
Things to know
Before your stay at Chunaki and in Colombia in general, here is a short list of things to think of to have a good trip.
Checklist
Administrative 📄
- A valid passport
- A visa (only for stays in Colombia over 90 days)
- Certification of recommended and mandatory vaccinations, including yellow fever
- Insurance - to cover you in the event of unforeseen circumstances during your trip in Colombia, contact your bank or insurance company.
Health 🩹
- Your personal medication and its prescription
- An environmentally respectful sun screen (at least SPF30)
- A mosquito repellent (preferably roll-on rather than spray)
- Yellow fever vaccination (at least 10 days before your trip)
- Malaria medication (recommended but not mandatory)
- If you have any allergies, intolerances or special dietary requirements, please let us know by e-mail so that we can accommodate you during your stay.
Items 🪥
- A lightweight backpack for daytime activities
- Some quick-drying
clothing:
- Short and long sleeve shirts or T-shirts
- Pants
- Thin sweater
- Waterproof jacket
- Swimsuit
- Cap or hat - One or two pairs of comfortable resistant shoes or boots (preferably closed-toe)
- A few pairs of long socks
- Your sunglasses
- A reusable water bottle
- Your camera and charger
- An external battery can also be helpful
- Having some cash will be useful when going on visits if you see some artesanías that you want to buy.
Access
Leticia, the city the most in the south of Colombia, the landing point to discover the Amazon. You can fly to Leticia with Latam or Avianca, from several cities in Colombia: Bogota, Cartagena, Cali... Once in Leticia airport you will easily reach the port, as it is only 5 minutes by taxi. Here, you will take either the public boat or the private boat to reach Chunaki, after a 90 minutes ride up the Amazon river.
Be cautious when booking your arrival flight, as the last public shuttle up that serves Chunaki, leaves Leticia at 1pm. The first one of the day is at 7am, the second one at 11am and the last one at 1pm. For our private boat, the latest time we can pick you up will be 3pm.
After this short boat trip from Leticia, you will reach Chunaki, our own reserve. It is a luxurious and relaxing place that oversees the river. Chunaki is nested in the rainforest and is neighbor to local traditional communities.
If you have any questions regarding access and transportation, do not worry, contact us and we will help you!