The Amazon Basin Travel Guide
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Fodor's Peru
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Peru's least-developed region occupies some two-thirds of the country, an area the size of California. The selva (jungle) of the Amazon Basin is drained by the world's second-longest river and its countless tributaries. What eastern Peru lacks in human population it makes up for in sheer plant and animal numbers. There are lodges, cruise boats, and guides for the growing number of people who arrive to see a bit of the region's spectacular wildlife.
The Amazon Basin Hotels
Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos have plenty of small hotels. Iquitos also has a few nicer hotels geared to business travelers. Beyond those urban centers lie...read more
The Amazon Basin Restaurants
You can dine out at restaurants only in Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado, the Amazon Basin's two main cities, and even they have limited choices. Your sole...read more
Fodor's Choice
Things To Do in The Amazon Basin
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Amazon Basin
- $1299 -- Peru Land-Only Trip w/Machu Picchu & Valley Tours Outdoor Travel Adventures
The Amazon Basin Experiences
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The River: The Amazon is a natural choice for adventures, but it is best explored on an organized tour.... Read more
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The knock at the door comes early. "¡Buenos dias! Good morning!" It's 5 am and your guide is rousing you for the dawn excursion to the... Read more
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The most comfortable way to explore the Amazon and its tributaries is on a river cruise, most of which depart from the port of Nauta, a one-hour... Read more
News & Features
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News, Cruises
Southern Californians take note: Celebrity Cruises' pop-up gourmet food truck and spa experience is coming... Read more
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News, Airlines
US Airways launched a new app for passengers this week, letting them book flights, find airport maps,... Read more
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
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We recently returned from a fantastic trip to Northern Peru and the Amazon, organized by Nina Fogelman at Ancient Summit (www.ancientsummit.com). We had travelled with Ancient Summit to the usual highlights Read more
