Amazon Basin, Peru
Download offline maps for navigation.
Spanish language pack for offline use.
Communicate with lodges and locals.
For jungle bird identification.
Consider apps for weather and currency conversion.
Official Peruvian protected areas authority for park information.
Detailed itineraries and direct booking.
Up-to-date visa information.
Health recommendations for Peru.
Official tourism boards are helpful.
General guidebooks on Peru, like Lonely Planet, cover Amazon sections.
'The Lost City of Z' explores Amazonian exploration history.
Spanish local newspapers offer insights into regional news and life.
Locate your lodge representative upon airport exit.
Attend the lodge welcome briefing for schedule and safety guidelines.
Withdraw Peruvian Soles from ATMs at the airport or in town.
Always carry copies of important documents and know your emergency contacts.
Discover the distinct culture of Amazonian people.
Explore their relationship with the forest.
Witness efforts to preserve their heritage.
The environment challenges comfort zones.
Foster a broader global perspective.
Develop a appreciation for wild spaces.
Choose reputable eco-lodges that directly support conservation and local communities.
Minimize your waste, conserve water, and stay on marked trails.
Respect local customs, ask for photo permission, and support fair wages.
Your Amazonian journey is a beginning to many more discoveries.