Tabatinga is a Brazilian city on the triple border with Brazil, Colombia and Peru, in the northwest of the state of Amazonas. It forms a contiguous settlement with the Colombian town of Leticia, on the Amazon River. Santa Rosa on the nearby island in the river is in Peru.
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Tabatinga is on the left bank of the Solimões River. The municipality has a population of around 70,000, the 6th most populous in the state of Amazonas. Its population is quite heterogeneous, formed by Brazilians, Peruvians and Colombians, among them indigenous people of different ethnic groups. The city also receives non-permanent Brazilian inhabitants who are employees of government agencies or military personnel of the armed forces. The city's economy is driven by a significant portion of the informal economy and subsistence agriculture.
Taxis and moto-taxis abound; just avoid the taxis at the port - they overcharge 2 to 4 times. The city is pretty large, walking in the heat of the day is something one might want to think twice about.
You can see all three countries at once at the 1 viewpoint Barranco da Comara and at a 2 viewpoint near the airport runway just 5 minutes walking away. Both are free of charge. See also the "See" and "Do" section of Leticia for activities.
One of the greatest experiences in South America - voyaging down the Amazon. 1 Federal Police (exit stamps here), Av. da Amizade, 2502-2530, Tabatinga - AM, 69640-000, ☏ +55 97 3412-2047. Exit-stamps are given by the federal police (next door to the immigration office), NOT by the immigration office! (updated Aug 2017)
1 Pizzaria carambah, Av. da Amizade, 1941-2255. (updated Apr 2022) 2 Lanchonete Café Mania, R. Duque de Caxias. A snack bar (updated Jan 2022) 3 Restaurante Três Fronteiras, 398, R. Rui Barbosa, 308. Has a beautiful garden and a romantic atmosphere. The venue is specialized in BBQ and Peruvian food and known as the best restaurant in Tabatinga. (updated May 2022) São Jorge, Av da Amizade 1941. Peruvian restaurant. Great ceviche and a good selection of Peruvian beers. A portion easily serves two. R$25 to R$40. (updated Apr 2016)
Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA) — abridged; the full article has much more.
In Oct, Tabatinga typically sees ~30°C daytime highs and 29 rainy days.
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