THE AMAZON RIVER AND JUNGLEIquitos, a city deep in the the Peruvian Jungle, flourished during the 19th Century's rubber boom, this period left its mark in the architecture of the manor houses designed by Eiffel, the one who built the Eiffel Tower in Paris himself.
Near the city of Iquitos, the waters of the great Ucayali River join those of the Marañon, to form the powerful Amazon, the world's largest river which flows more than 3,500 km through the jungle to the Atlantic Ocean. You can travel by river to typical lodges deep in the jungle or visit the Yagua or Bora Indian villages that proudly preserve their native customs. You can also explore the fascinating tributaries and islands of the Amazon or fish in the rivers and lakes. The most comfortable option is to take the 4-day river cruise to the Brazilian border (a 7-day round trip). The city of Iquitos offers night life and typical food made from the local paiche fish, heart of palm, exotic fruits, etc.
- Activities:
- Ecotourism, observation of flora and fauna, anthropology, exploration by river, fishing, water skiing.
- Minimum stay:
- 3 days.
- Special Requirements:
- When entering the jungle itself, be prepared for tropical conditions: heat, rain, insects, etc.
- Season/Climate:
- The best months to visit Iquitos are April through October. High temperature and humidity during the day, cooler nights. Tropical rains at any time.
For more information on the Amazon: http://www.peru.info/e_ftociudadeseng.asp?pdr=645&jrq=3.1&ic=2&ids=1279
MANU NATIONAL PARK
Peru has been called an immense open-air museum. Nowhere is this more true than in the Manu National Park, the great nature reserve of the Amazon jungle on the western slopes of the Andes. Manu has the greatest biological wealth in the world, with hundreds of species of birds, monkeys, cats, reptiles and fish, as well as an astonishing variety of plants and flowers. Just to have an idea of the biological wealth of this area, more than 250 species of trees on one hectare alone.
On entering the labyrinth of rivers and cochas (lakes), the traveler enters a universe of repeated surprises and delights. Visitors enter the National Park by boat on the Manu River and stay in tourist lodges or camp on the river banks.
- Activities:
- Ecotourism, observation of flora, fauna and canoeing.
- Minimum stay:
- 8 days (round trip from Cusco) by land and river. 4 days if flying to Boca Manu.
- Special requirements:
- National park rules for the protection of flora and fauna must be observed. Tourist activities are supervised. Be prepared for jungle conditions: heat, rain, insects
- Season/Climate:
- May to October. Very hot days, cool nights, frequent rain.
For more information on the Manu Reserve: http://www.peru.info/e_ftonaturalezaeng.asp?pdr=920&jrq=7.1.1.3&ic=2&ids=1829
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