Andre Robles

Covering an area of 5.5 million square kilometers, straddling nine countries and incorporating some of the most isolated and remote parts of the planet, the Amazon rainforest is pretty big by anyone’s standards. On top of its vast size, the Amazon has a huge array of waterways, natural reserves and other attractions, making it a […]

Lying deep within the largest rainforest in the world, on the shores of one of the mightiest waterways on earth, Iquitos in Peru and Manaus in Brazil share some fundamental similarities. Largely that both act as the gateway to the jungle in their respective countries. Thanks to their stunning locations in the heart of the […]

With its white sandy beaches, lush vegetation and crystal clear waters, the section of the Tapajos River that flows past the city of Santarém in Brazil’s Pará state looks more like the Caribbean than the Amazon and, as a result, makes a fantastic pit stop during your luxury Amazon cruise. Stretching for 1,200 miles from […]

Knowing what to pack for a holiday can be tough at the best of times, but when you’re heading into one of the most diverse and extraordinary places on the face of the earth, deciding what stays and what goes can be almost impossible. The main thing to remember when joining any of the Amazon […]

With its lush green looks and unspoiled interior, it will probably come as no surprise that the Amazon jungle is home to some of the most varied, diverse and unique plant life anywhere in the world. In fact, the rainforest contains over 40,000 plant species and there may be many more just waiting to be […]

Though any kind of holiday is a fantastic learning experience for a child, the Amazon, with its unique animals, plants and environment is the ultimate eye-opener for younger travellers. Taking your kids with you on a family trip to the jungle is therefore a great opportunity not only to spend some time together but also […]

If you love to travel and explore new countries, planning a summer holiday is probably one of the highlights of your year. However, as the Amazon Rainforest is so vast and so unique, knowing where to begin can be difficult. So if you’re planning to explore the jungle’s wildlife and waterways this year, there are […]

Covering over 5.5 million square kilometres, stretching through nine different countries and home to one of the world’s mightiest waterways, the Amazon Rainforest is a unique environment that fosters a huge variety of plants and animals found no where else on earth. As well as the huge array of birds, reptiles, fish, monkeys and wild […]

With vast amounts of the Amazon jungle lying in both Peru and Brazil, many visitors to the rainforest will begin their adventure in either Iquitos or Manaus which each acting as the gateway to the jungle in their respective countries. Though most travellers will simply pass through these cities on their way to discover new […]

Though Amazon river cruises take you deep into the heart of the jungle and provide passengers with a fantastic insight into life in the rainforest, one of the best ways to get a real taste of life in the Amazon is to join a hike into the jungle’s interior. Luckily, hiking opportunities in the Brazilian […]

Feeling comfortable, safe and cared-for is an important part of any holiday, and is never more important than when venturing into one of the most remote and wild places on earth. Knowing exactly what to expect from your luxury Amazon cruise will help you choose what to pack, give you an idea of what to […]

With the Amazon one of the most bio-diverse regions on earth, it probably comes as no surprise that some of the most delicious and exciting foods in the world can be found within its borders. From super-nutritious acai berries to fruit-eating piranha, the Amazon jungle is full of exotic and intriguing foods, many of which […]