Andre Robles

hough we’ve all heard of the flesh-eating piranha, few of us have actually ever seen these legendary beasts outside of a Bond villain’s lair or local aquarium. However, in the Amazon these sharp-toothed fish are common, making their home in the rivers and tributaries that make up this vast eco-system. Fishing for piranhas on Amazon […]

With a wealth of plant and animal life right on their doorstep, it’s no wonder that the inhabitants of the Amazon Jungle enjoy an exotic and eclectic diet. And just like any other holiday destination, sampling the local cuisine is a great way to get to know the local culture. So, if you’re planning a […]

Covering an area of 1.4 billion acres or 5.5 million square kilometers, the Amazon Rainforest is truly enormous. In fact, if it were a country it would be the seventh largest on the planet. As travel across the rainforest can be difficult, if not impossible, visitors to the region need to make sure that they […]

Though Brazil and its Amazon region boast many attractions – a vibrant culture, unique landscape and fascinating history to name but a few – the one thing that this area has in abundance is nature. In order to protect the wildlife and encourage it to thrive, the Brazilian government has created a vast network or […]

If you harbour a love for the natural world, the incredible biodiversity and abundance of plant, animal and bird life in the Amazon will probably be one of the main reasons for visiting the area. And though all of the wildlife you see during your visit will be fascinating, there are some creatures so rare […]

For those who love to travel and thrive on adventure, there can be few more exciting destinations than the Amazon jungle and the Galapagos Islands. So, if you’re going all the way to South America, why not combine a trip to the enchanted Islands with a visit to the largest and most diverse jungle in […]

Springing from the heights of the Peruvian Andes and flowing for almost 7,000 kilometres through South America to the Atlantic Ocean, the Amazon River and its tributaries form one of the largest waterways in the world. This huge expanse of jungle and rivers makes for extraordinary scenery and creates a unique habitat for wildlife. However, […]

With such staggering scenery, abundant wildlife and fascinating culture, it’s no wonder that the Amazon is one of the world’s most impressive and spectacular holiday destinations. If you’re lucky enough to be planning a trip to the Amazon, the best way to explore the region properly is either to join an Amazon River cruise or […]

A glance at any school textbook will tell you that it is the Nile that holds the title of world’s longest river. Flowing 6,695km from Lake Victoria in Uganda all the way to Egypt and the Mediterranean, the Nile brings life to millions of plants, animals and humans on its way. Measuring in at 6,437km, […]

Once you’ve decided which part of the vast Amazon region to visit, your next task is to choose which vessel and which itinerary suits you best. In Peru, there’s a wide range of specialist jungle ships cruising the Amazon. The newest, and arguably one the most beautiful of which is the 35-metre long Amatista. The […]

Just like every other destination on earth, the Amazon is affected by High water seasonweather patterns that cause some months to be wetter, hotter or more humid than others. And though the average temperatures don’t fluctuate too much – it’s always pretty warm and quite humid – the water level is affected by melting snow […]

Combining a fun-filled family holiday with a little bit of learning helps to enrich the experience for everyone, and ensures that your kids get as much out of their holiday time as possible. Natural CruisesAnd as it’s home to some of the most unique and some of the most spectacular experiences on earth, the rich […]