The story of the man behind the name of Puerto Maldonado Airport.
Spanish-born priest who ministered to the indigenous of Madre de Dios.
Became a pilot in order to better serve his parishioners.
7 Tips for Visiting an Amazon River Village
Visiting local communities a fundamental element of Amazon cruise or lodge stay.
PeruNorth’s advice on how best to enjoy these visits.
Interaction is the keyword.
Many of PeruNorth’s clients are as fascinated by the human ecology of Peru’s Amazonia as the countless exotic species of flora and fauna found therein.
Amazon Canopy Walkways
In the 1970s, biologists began exploring the rainforest canopy, experimenting with tree-climbing gear, platforms, and even hot-air balloons to study little-known plants and animals which lived only in the tree-tops.
Now, for many visitors ascending into the canopy is a real highlight of their Amazon experience.