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 […]
One of the best things about the Amazon jungle is that passengers on a river cruise can experience the wonder of the natural world without even leaving the comfort of their boat. Pink dolphins swim in the swirling waters, monkeys relax in the nearby canopy and exotic jungle birds crisscross the skies overhead. For keen […]
Though the Amazon River has been known throughout the world for hundreds of years, the exact location of its source, and therefore its exact length, was a hotly disputed subject for many years. Scientists and geographers had a good idea of the general location of the source high up in the Peruvian Andes. However, pinpointing […]
As the gateway to the Peruvian Amazon, the city of Iquitos will probably feature in most jungle itineraries. And as well as being a great starting or ending point, Iquitos is a great city with a lot to offer. So, if you’ve got a day or two to explore this jungle metropolis, here are the […]
Covering an area of 6.7 million square kilometers and stretching over eight different countries, it’s no wonder that vast tracks of the Amazon rainforest remain virtually untouched by modern life and unexplored by modern science. Every year more is discovered about the Amazon jungle and its inhabitants, with new plant, insect and animal species identified […]
As the landscape, culture and biodiversity of the Ecuadorian Amazon is totally unique, it draws visitors from around the world, attracted by the chance to see and experience an environment unlike anywhere else on earth. Though an Amazon expedition cruise is reason enough to travel half way around the world, if you are making the […]
If there’s one thing that we all know about the Amazon jungle, it’s that it’s big, really big. So when you hear about a new insect, bird or plant species being discovered, it’s not too surprising that these tiny creatures have managed to evade the scientists for so long. However, when you hear that a […]
Boasting a wealth of plant and animal life, a completely unique biosphere and one of the most stunning landscapes in the world, it’s no wonder that the Amazon Peru is one of the most fascinating regions on earth. But do you really know just how extraordinary it is? Here are the top ten Amazon Peru […]