PeruNorth's musings on events & destinations in Northern Peru, Amazonia ... and beyond. Detailed tour reviews.
Tarapoto has long been known amongst Peruvians - especially those from the coast - as a place to enjoy tropical heat and Amazonian jungle flavour, without the need to venture deep into the rainforest.
While there are some excellent lodges in the region, most domestic visitors tend to stay in a city hotel, or at a family-oriented resort, and go on excursions from there. Now the excursion offering is expanding to incorporate more adventure activities.
Here is PeruNorth’s selection of the best five.
Read a review of a 5-day Amazon River cruise on the luxurious Delfin III.
US couple Michelle Leighton & Rodger Dillon, now based in Switzerland.
Travelled in January, 2020 during high-water season in Amazonia.
“We very much enjoyed the Delfin cruise, the sites, the excursions, and the people we met.
Remarkable life of British anthropologist, Dilwyn Jenkins.
Spent 40-years learning about & defending Ashaninka in Peruvian Amazon.
Instrumental in creation of Otishi National Park.
Visiting local communities a fundamental element of Amazon cruise or lodge stay.
PeruNorth’s advice on how best to enjoy these visits.
Interaction is the keyword.
Many of PeruNorth’s clients are as fascinated by the human ecology of Peru’s Amazonia as the countless exotic species of flora and fauna found therein.
Impromptu version of ‘The Beautiful Game’ in the Amazon Rainforest.
Occasioned by unforeseen delay on way to Tambopata jungle lodge.
Opposition was the National Park police.
Skill, tactics & stamina in short supply. Laughs aplenty.
When you’re already sweating profusely and panting like an overweight St. Bernard, while simply sitting in the shade, a game of football is not highly recommended.
Read thoughts of Dutch-Peruvian couple who visited Northern Peru over New Year.
Their itinerary was expanded version of Tarapoto & Gocta trip, with additional nights at Pumarinri Amazon Lodge.
Included a short visit to Gotas de Agua, a private dry forest reserve, near Jaen.
“Our trip to Peru was great we enjoyed both of the stays and both of the places, Tarapoto and Cocachimba.
Here are their thoughts:
English couple, Jordan Fry & Annabelle Burt had a deep interest in the natural history of the rainforest and took the time to visit Muyuna Amazon Lodge (in the North) in June 2018 and Tambopata Research Centre (TRC) in July. Here is their comparative review:
