Natural Destinations

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Morrison & Partee - Lima, Cusco, Tambopata & Zafiro Amazon Cruise Testimonial

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Morrison & Partee - Lima, Cusco, Tambopata & Zafiro Amazon Cruise Testimonial

Elaine from Los Altos Hills, CA originally planned a solo Galapagos & Peru trip for March 2022, but had to postpone on medical grounds. She was finally able to make the trip, in the company of Morriss, in February 2024

Their itinerary included Lima, Cusco and - quite unusually - time at both an Amazon lodge in Southern Peru and on an Amazon cruise in Northern Peru.

Their original visit to Machu Picchu was cancelled, but luckily they had extra time in their itinerary and were able to rearrange.

Here are her thoughts on the experience.

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Collins & Alvarez - Muyuna Amazon Lodge Review

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Collins & Alvarez - Muyuna Amazon Lodge Review

Multinational couple - Stephen Collins from the UK and Tammy Alvarez from the US, who are now resident in Mexico City - spent a week at Muyuna Amazon Lodge in late February, 2024.

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Steven Miller & Patricia Brewer Testimonial - Cusco & Amazon Research Station

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Steven Miller & Patricia Brewer Testimonial - Cusco & Amazon Research Station

An adventurous couple from River Falls, Wisconsin spent a month travelling around South America in late 2023.

They organised the first two weeks in Argentina and (briefly) Chile themselves, then asked PeruNorth to arrange six days in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, followed by five nights on board the Rio Amazonas historical riverboat, joining in biological rainforest research.

Here are their thoughts on their time in Peru.

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Northern Peru Archaeology & Low Amazon Lodge Testimonial

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Northern Peru Archaeology & Low Amazon Lodge Testimonial

Roberto and Paola from Turin, Italy got in touch with PeruNorth in February 2023 looking for a 24-day itinerary to take in the archaeological and natural highlights of Northern Peru, along with some time in or around an Amazonian reserve, such as Pacaya-Samiria.

Here are their comments about the trip, along with a selection of photos they took:

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Christiansen & MacGibbon Testimonial - Chachapoyas & Cajamarca

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Christiansen & MacGibbon Testimonial - Chachapoyas & Cajamarca

  • Two Kiwi retirees used PeruNorth’s services for the overland journey from Jaen to Cajamarca as part of a longer South America trip..

  • A six-day trip taking in some of the archaeological and natural highlights of Amazonas, such as Kuelap, Sonche Canyon, Revash & Leymebamba Museum.

  • Ended with spectacular drive in and out of the Marañon Canyon.

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6 Facts about Whale Sharks

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6 Facts about Whale Sharks

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the largest known fish species in the world, and at certain times of the year can be found off the coast of Northern Peru.

Here are some key facts about whale sharks and how you can incorporate them in a Peru visit.

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Grech & Ellul - North Coast Tour Review

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Grech & Ellul - North Coast Tour Review

Gregory and Marthese, a young couple from Malta, had originally planned to visit Southern Peru, but the political unrest of late 2022 made them switch to a 10-day trip exploring the coastal cities of Trujillo, Chiclayo and Piura … with an emphasis on the rich Moche, Sican and Chimu archaeology of the area. Here is their feedback:

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Effects of Climate Change on Amazonia

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Effects of Climate Change on Amazonia

  • What are the Amazonian rainforest types to be found in Loreto, Peru?

  • What effect is climate change having on water levels here?

  • How do these water levels impact fauna & humans?

  • How can one be part of the research?

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Biological Research for Conservation in Peruvian Amazonia

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Biological Research for Conservation in Peruvian Amazonia

For most visitors to Peru’s Amazon region, the pleasure of encountering flora and fauna - and local inhabitants - in the company of a naturalist-guide is sufficient. But for those of a scientific bent, there is the opportunity to get hands-on with some conservation-oriented research, during a stay at the Rio Amazonas Research Station.

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Barth & Burkhardt - Treehouse Lodge & La Perla Testimonial

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Barth & Burkhardt - Treehouse Lodge & La Perla Testimonial

Three friends from Texas - father and son Joe and Matt Barth along with Virgil Burkhardt - ‘did the double’ in the Peruvian Amazon near Iquitos in September 2022 ie a lodge stay followed by a river cruise.

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Duke & Pugh - Muyuna Amazon Lodge Review

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Duke & Pugh - Muyuna Amazon Lodge Review

Two Canadian students, Patrick Duke and Austin Pugh, spent 6 days at Muyuna Amazon Lodge in September 2022. Here is what they said about the experience:

‘We had an amazing time in the Amazon with Muyuna.