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Heliconia Amazon River Lodge

3.0 of 5
On the bank of the Amazon River | 50 miles north of Iquitos, Iquitos, Peru
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012

When we arrived we were amazed at the variety of plants, flowers and and wildlife that we could find, casually, we were greated by pair of hummingbirds passing by and It was breathtaking ... It is a placein wich you can have delightful experiences. The best: the toilets and showers with a jungle view. The cabins are rustic but exquisitely... More

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Stuart
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2012

As an American from the Northeast USA, living in Peru for the past three and a half years, I was truly looking forward to a real Amazon Jungle experience. That is exactly what I got. This is the only way to be immersed in the Amazon for a few days, with just enough to be comfortable, and just enough not... More

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SLC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

I just returned from the Heliconia for a second time and once again truly enjoyed the experience. The staff is incredibly kind, the guides are knowledgeable and the food is to die for!! This home away from home is set along the Amazon riverbank and your accommodations are quaint bungalows that have netted windows to keep out the bugs. The... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

I was at the Heliconia for 3 nights in March 2012 as a single woman traveler. I went there to have as authentic an experience as I could, and I definitely got it. I was met promptly at the Iquitos airport by the lodge rep, and along with a few others, was taken to their Iquitos HQ to head to... More

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Marquette, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

The experience that I had at this lodge was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. The staff is great and the ambiance is amazing. I will never forget it.

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Blackwood, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

Spent 3 nights at the Heliconia River Lodge, it was not at a busy time of the season so we just about has the place to ourselves. Our group consisted of the two of us and a couple from Lima. Only had electricity from 6pm to 10pm, but that was fine for us since we were kept quite busy with... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

I have just spent two nights at the Heliconia as part of any 18 day tour of Peru...... The rooms are nothing special although they are spacious, mine had a double and two singles in it and there is a big balcony with a hammock on it protected by mosquito netting across the entire balcony.....Actually mozzies were not as big... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

The owners of Heliconia Amazon River Lodge provide a very reasonable and comfortable jungle experience. The ride to the lodge, 1.5 hours downriver from Iquitos, goes by quickly and the remoteness starts to sink in. There are still people living everywhere in the area, but at night the surroundings are DARK. When we arrived, the bar was open and the... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

I went here in 2006, not 2010, after a week and half of travelling between Lima, Iquitos and Mazan...it was great after being in a hut for a week, having hot water, decent food and fun bar/lounge to hang out in. It was very rustic in a fun way, rooms were sufficient, bathrooms as well. There were safes in the... More

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Bangalore, India
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011

I've traveled in over 75 countries and done a number of trips to the Amazon in Peru & Ecuador. This, by far, was the worst and most over-priced place I've ever stayed in. The fact that the place is super-basic ("rustic" would be a severe exaggeration) without electricity is a fact you can live with. And the food is awful... More

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HeliconiaLodge, Propietario at Heliconia Amazon River Lodge, responded to this review
20 June 2012

Dear Balap Heliconia Amazon River Lodge is located on the banks of the majestic Amazon river (margin left side) , to 80 km away from Iquitos City in Perú but not Colombia. Your opinion is about a place located in Colombia. Our Lodge called Heliconia has electricity, actually the electric generator (completely encapsulated) is used for some hours. In addition... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Heliconia Amazon River Hotel Iquitos
Address: On the bank of the Amazon River | 50 miles north of Iquitos, Iquitos, Peru
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Region: Peru > Loreto Region > Iquitos
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #13 of 61 Speciality lodging in Iquitos
Price Range: €€€
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Heliconia Amazon River Lodge, named like that because of the beautiful tropical flower: Heliconia, is one of the most nice lodges in the Peruvian Amazon. It is surrounded for the rainforest, islands and lagoons full of wildlife. This is a beautiful place to rest and make many activities like bird watching, observation of pink dolphins, jungle hikes, etc.Location and AccessHeliconia Amazon River is located on the banks of the majestic Amazon river (margin left side) in Yanamono’s Communal Reserve, to 80 km away (50 miles away) from Iquitos City. To access this place, you must fly to Iquitos from Lima on a daily commercial flight that lasts 90 minutes. From the airport you will be transported to the port of Bellavista, where you will board our speed boat and take a ride for an 1 hour and 15 minutes downstream of the Amazon River.The Lodge has a traditional and rustic design of the houses in the Amazon River and was built on stilts by the proficient teachers of Yanamono Community.The Lodge is an eight-building complex, four of them belonging to rooms, the looby / Bar, dining room, kitchen, pool area and other common areas. The roof of the lodge is built entirely using branches of palm leaves called “crisnejas” while the floors in the common areas are wooden, the floor in the bedrooms are tiles *.The twenty-one rooms, restaraunt, lobby/bar and hammock bungalow are completly protected by screens(prevents the entry of mosquitoes) and connected by corridors roofed with palm leavesThe twin, double and family rooms are spacious and comfortable. The walls dividing each room were built using a combination of native wood with dry wall, and also have ceilings that provide privacy for each room. The side that overlooks the forest and gardens has terraces (where hammocks are located) or 2 large windows on each side keeping the rooms ventilated. All rooms have private bathrooms and hot water for showers which is supplied by the Amazon River previously crystallized chlorinatedThe rooms are not soundproof.Food: At Heliconia Logde we provide our guests with three meals a day.The electric generator (completely encapsulated) is used for short periods: 2 hours in the morning and approximately 5 hours at night. Use this time to charge your batteries and/or electronic devices.From 10:00 pm. to 6:00am Heliconia lodge is lit by the dim and romantic light of kerosene lamps providing a magical atmosphere to the place. We recommend that you bring a good flashlight to move through the corridors of the Lodge, if you wish. ... more   less 
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