With the average daily temperature staying around 27˚C throughout the year, the main decision that anyone planning a trip to the Amazon has to make is whether to visit in the flooded season or the dry season. Most Amazon cruises operate throughout the year, adjusting their itineraries to suit the conditions. This allows guests to […]
Today we live in a fast-paced, technologically-minded world. We can contact old school friends, find out the latest news or send a picture half way around the globe all at the touch of a button. So the idea that there are still people living in a world without TV, the internet or even electricity is […]
Located around 183km south west of Iquitos and covering an area of approximately 20,000 square kilometres, the Pacaya Samiria is the largest protected area in Peru, and the second largest in the entire Amazon region. Packed with rare and unique wildlife, the reserve is incredibly important both for scientists attempting to learn more about the […]
As the Amazon rainforest is famous for its animal life, a great way to learn more about the Amazon jungle is to get to know its wild inhabitants. From the illusive to the plentiful and the cuddly to the downright terrifying, the Amazon is home to a huge variety of creatures, each with their own […]
With its lush vegetation, vast waterways and remote regions, it’s no wonder that the Amazon Rainforest is home to a huge variety of animal life covering an enormous spectrum of species. Though a lot is known about the Amazon jungle and its inhabitants, there is still a huge amount that scientists have to left to […]
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 […]