Posada Amazonas or Wasai Tambopata
Dec 9th, 2010, 01:56 PM
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Posada Amazonas or Wasai Tambopata
My husband and I are planning a trip in June to the Amazon. We plan on spending 3 nights there and is deciding between Posada Amazonas or Wasai Tambopata. From a price prospective, I am indifferent between the 2 which seems about $60 difference. Does anyone have any experience or input?
Thanks,
Connie
Thanks,
Connie
Dec 25th, 2010, 10:16 AM
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We were at Posada Amazonas in September. We did the 3 night stay. It was one night too long. There wasn't that much to do for 3 days, and it was unbearably hot, hottest most humid place I've ever been in the world.
The lodge was okay, definitely very basic. Food wasn't too good and they always ran out before everyone got some (especially if there are German groups there who take it all the first time though the buffet line). And they allow smoking in all the lounge areas so there's no way to get away from the smoking Europeans.
All lights/lanterns are turned out at 9:00pm so you have to go to bed then.
Overall, not something I'd ever do again.
The lodge was okay, definitely very basic. Food wasn't too good and they always ran out before everyone got some (especially if there are German groups there who take it all the first time though the buffet line). And they allow smoking in all the lounge areas so there's no way to get away from the smoking Europeans.
All lights/lanterns are turned out at 9:00pm so you have to go to bed then.
Overall, not something I'd ever do again.
Jan 10th, 2011, 01:43 PM
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I, on the other hand, had an excellent stay at Posada Amazonas this past July. I thought the food was great. I had a knowledgeable guide who was able to give my husband an I an in-depth understanding of the nature and wildlife of the area. We saw 4 different species of monkeys, a two-toed sloth, Capybaras (the largest rodent in the world), 2 different types of Macaws, a Toucan, and many different types of birds. Although, in efforts to be eco-friendly, the lodge is without hot water or electricity. Personally, I found the cool (but not cold) water showers to be refreshing with the heat and humidity. I would definitely recommend the lodge.
Jan 12th, 2011, 04:36 AM
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First you are WAY far away from the Amazon
but Posada Amazonas best of your 2...
check Tripadvisor for reviews the all positives are fake.
Personally prefer www.inkanatura.com Manu Wildlife Center
for tonnes better wildlife than where you are going.
but Posada Amazonas best of your 2...
check Tripadvisor for reviews the all positives are fake.
Personally prefer www.inkanatura.com Manu Wildlife Center
for tonnes better wildlife than where you are going.
Jan 12th, 2011, 04:38 AM
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www.explorama.com or www.otorongoexpeditions.com
for true Amazon river experience around Iquitos
PM/Tambopata just a tributary not too great.
for true Amazon river experience around Iquitos
PM/Tambopata just a tributary not too great.
Jan 12th, 2011, 04:40 AM
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www.inkaterra.com best PM Lodge for most still little wildlife
Jan 18th, 2011, 12:38 PM
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It is the correct, Tambopata is actually not the Amazon river, it is one of the headwaters of the Amazon river, as the Andes meet the Amazon. Actually, a beatiful book on the region is called "where the Andes meet the Amazon." (http://www.amazon.com/Where-ANDES-me...5386655&sr=1-1).
