The Peruvian Amazon
Where the wildlife and forest take over
Exploring this region
Technical information
Technical information Puerto Maldonado 256 m / 840 ft. Iquitos 104 m / 341 ft. Lowland tropical jungle.
- Best time to visit
- Dry season June to September. Warm and humid all year-round, with rain possible in any month.
- Average temperature
- Day 30–33°C (86–91°F), Night 20–23°C (68–73°F). Southern “friaje” cold fronts can briefly drop
Puerto Maldonado nights to 10–12°C (50–54°F), especially July and August. - Distance from Lima
- Puerto Maldonado by plane: approx. 1h 40min direct.
Iquitos by plane: approx. 2 hours. Iquitos has no road access, only by air or river.
Covering close to 60% of the country, the Peruvian Amazon is home to endemic wildlife, Indigenous communities, and some of the most exotic plant life on earth. It will allow you to feel embraced by nature and the secrets of the jungle. It is easier to reach than most travelers expect, with gateways in Puerto Maldonado, Cusco, and Iquitos. Rich in wildlife, For wildlife and birding, our picks are the Tambopata National Reserve, Manu National Park, the Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Reserve, and Pacaya-Samiria near the river city of Iquitos, each one a different way to feel the jungle up close.
