Calling Peru Amazon travel an exotic holiday would be a gross understatement. It is the ultimate outdoor adventure, leading the traveler into pristine and otherwise inaccessible rainforests where there are no signs of mankind or modernity. This world belongs entirely to giant anteaters, pink dolphins and thousands of similarly stunning reptiles and bird species.
Lima, the capital of the country, is the entry and exit point for almost all international travelers. However, those entering through Lima will have to take a long domestic connecting flight, because Lima is a long way off from Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos, the two main starting points for all Amazonian expeditions. Puerto Maldonado is the capital of the Madre de Dios Region, while Iquitos is the capital of the Loreto Region.
Iquitos can serve as a base for visitors planning to visit the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Puerto Maldonado is a gateway into the Tambopata National Reserve and Manu National Park, along with other popular destinations in the vicinity such as Sandoval Lake. Travelers interested in an Amazon River cruise should probably stick with Iquitos.
Almost two-thirds of Peru is covered by the rainforest, and it is mostly inaccessible by land. Visitors have to reach their destinations by boat or plane. Also, due to the vast distance between Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado, visitors will find it hard, if not impossible, to squeeze in both trips in a short trip of a week or so. Make a choice between one of these two, and plan for at least a week to ten days for the expedition.
Travelers who do not want to undertake strenuous physical exertions may prefer Iquitos. A cruise is a languid affair that allows for exploring the monstrously huge river and rainforests from a comfortable perch on a riverboat. The Pacaya-Samiria reserve, 114 miles from Iquitos, can be easily reached after a quick drive and a short boat ride. It is the largest reserve in Peru, filled with an unimaginably diverse array of wildlife including 130 mammalian species and 330 different types of birds. Not to mention an army of reptiles and amphibians.
Puerto Maldonado is just as popular and the rainforests around it have their own brigades of exotic wildlife and birds. However, there are other advantages too. For instance, Puerto Maldonado is conveniently close to Cuzco and Machu Picchu, so it is possible for the tour itinerary to include both an Amazon jungle expedition and an exploration of Inca culture and relics in the Sacred Valley. Not to mention a trek on the Inca Trail, or birdwatching in Tambopata National Reserve with an expert ornithologist as a local tour guide.
Other destinations that can be included in a tour starting from Puerto Maldonado include Manu National Park and Bahuaja Sonene National Park. Sandoval Lake is also within easy reach. Another reason for choosing Puerto Maldonado is the wide choice in tourist facilities such as Amazon lodges.
Peru Amazon travel is more often than not the trip of a lifetime for visitors. This makes the choice of tour and the destinations included even more important so as to make the most of this opportunity. Pick a reputed and capable tour operator that can ensure a hassle-free and memorable experience.
Lima, the capital of the country, is the entry and exit point for almost all international travelers. However, those entering through Lima will have to take a long domestic connecting flight, because Lima is a long way off from Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos, the two main starting points for all Amazonian expeditions. Puerto Maldonado is the capital of the Madre de Dios Region, while Iquitos is the capital of the Loreto Region.
Iquitos can serve as a base for visitors planning to visit the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Puerto Maldonado is a gateway into the Tambopata National Reserve and Manu National Park, along with other popular destinations in the vicinity such as Sandoval Lake. Travelers interested in an Amazon River cruise should probably stick with Iquitos.
Almost two-thirds of Peru is covered by the rainforest, and it is mostly inaccessible by land. Visitors have to reach their destinations by boat or plane. Also, due to the vast distance between Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado, visitors will find it hard, if not impossible, to squeeze in both trips in a short trip of a week or so. Make a choice between one of these two, and plan for at least a week to ten days for the expedition.
Travelers who do not want to undertake strenuous physical exertions may prefer Iquitos. A cruise is a languid affair that allows for exploring the monstrously huge river and rainforests from a comfortable perch on a riverboat. The Pacaya-Samiria reserve, 114 miles from Iquitos, can be easily reached after a quick drive and a short boat ride. It is the largest reserve in Peru, filled with an unimaginably diverse array of wildlife including 130 mammalian species and 330 different types of birds. Not to mention an army of reptiles and amphibians.
Puerto Maldonado is just as popular and the rainforests around it have their own brigades of exotic wildlife and birds. However, there are other advantages too. For instance, Puerto Maldonado is conveniently close to Cuzco and Machu Picchu, so it is possible for the tour itinerary to include both an Amazon jungle expedition and an exploration of Inca culture and relics in the Sacred Valley. Not to mention a trek on the Inca Trail, or birdwatching in Tambopata National Reserve with an expert ornithologist as a local tour guide.
Other destinations that can be included in a tour starting from Puerto Maldonado include Manu National Park and Bahuaja Sonene National Park. Sandoval Lake is also within easy reach. Another reason for choosing Puerto Maldonado is the wide choice in tourist facilities such as Amazon lodges.
Peru Amazon travel is more often than not the trip of a lifetime for visitors. This makes the choice of tour and the destinations included even more important so as to make the most of this opportunity. Pick a reputed and capable tour operator that can ensure a hassle-free and memorable experience.
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