Bolivia

Differences between Tambopata Reserve & Amazon around Iquitos

Differences between Tambopata Reserve & Amazon around Iquitos

With almost two thirds of Peru being classified as being within Amazonia, there are numerous entry points to the ‘selva’. However, the two most popular starting points for a Peruvian Amazon adventure are the cities of Puerto Maldonado in Southern Peru, and Iquitos in the North.

A common question, then, is which one is ‘better’. An understandable, but very tricky, question!

Puya Raimondii - Pineapple meets Triffid!

Puya Raimondii - Pineapple meets Triffid!

Northern Peru is a region of contrasts and extremes ... and even plant life muscles its way into the litany of tallest and highest. Puya raimondii is the world’s largest bromeliad (the family to which the pineapple belongs) and boasts the tallest flower spike in the world.