Top Reasons to Go to The Amazon Basin

The River: The Amazon is a natural choice for adventures, but sign up with a tour operator, who will know the safest places to go boating, canoeing, swimming, and fishing. Piranhas and anacondas live in some streams.

Wild Things: Peru's Amazon basin has more than 50,000 plant, 1,700 bird, 400 mammal, and 300 reptile species. Bring binoculars.

Bass Fishing:. Anglers test out their skills versus the peacock bass, one of the world's strongest freshwater fighters.

River Lodges: Staying at a lodge up the Amazon is almost a prerequisite to visiting the Amazon basin, where the life of the river and jungle surround you.

Bird World: The incredible array of fantastical-looking birds will make an avian fanatic out of you. A boat cruise by the Allpahuayo Mishana National Reserve, Tamshiyacu Tahuayo Reserve, and Pacaya Samiria National Reserve could add a hundred to your list.