Travelers wanting to get off the beaten path will be delighted with their trip back in time to Iquitos, Peru, where the Amazon jungle meets the edge of civilization. If you're in Iquitos, go even further back with a trip down the mighty Amazon river to the Yacayuna, and up that wild stream to the Amazon Refuge where you can... More

As an expat forester living in the Peruvian Amazonas I have spent a lot of time in the rainforest, including some of the river lodges, but I have never experienced a more serene and beautiful place. It has primarily to do with 1) the location at the end of a small tributary to the Amazonas, in the middle of pristine... More

I spent 3 weeks in the Amazon with my 21 year old son. I was amazing to camp in the jungle with our guide Juan Carlos Palomino and his assistant guides. It was rugged and challenging, but we were able to access remote lakes and other areas infrequently visited by other tourists. Going back to the lodge was always a... More

Traveling out to the Amazon Refuge Lodge was truly amazing. It was a once in a lifetime experience for sure. You go out to the "end of the world," deep into the rainforest way way down the Amazon River. It is an experience you will not gain from any other lodges of it's kind. It is located on a wildlife... More

The trip down the Amazon was fantastic on a well appointed covered river boat with friendly and capable people. The accomadations were amazingly constructed of all indigenous substances,bungalows large,comfortable,with a outside deck to veiw the wildlife. Unbelieveable that they contained shower,toliet, and sink ,all eco friendly maintained. Food 3x a day replete with fresh meats,fish, vegetables,and desserts. Plenty of potable... More