Amazon River

Francisco Secada Vignetta - Iquitos' Flying Ace

Francisco Secada Vignetta - Iquitos' Flying Ace
  • Read about the man who gave his name to Iquitos Airport.

  • An ace pilot in the early years of the Peruvian Air Force.

  • A hero of the Leticia War with Colombia, fought in Amazonia 1932-33.

Brewster Sisters - Avatar Amazon Lodge Testimonial

Brewster Sisters - Avatar Amazon Lodge Testimonial

Read the experiences - and see Images - of two twenty-something sisters from Scottsburg, Indiana at Avatar Amazon Lodge, near Iquitos, Peru.

Crozier Family - Tarapoto & Gocta Testimonial

Crozier Family - Tarapoto & Gocta Testimonial

Review from a young US couple living in Lima, who travelled to Northern Peru with their 2-year-old son in July 2021:

“We spent a lovely week traveling from Lima to visit Tarapoto and Cocachimba.

Father José Aldamiz - Amazon Missionary & Aviator

Father José Aldamiz - Amazon Missionary & Aviator
  • 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.

Zip-Lining in Amazonia

Zip-Lining in Amazonia
  • Zip-lining combines adrenaline, nature & views.

  • Peru’s Amazonia offers ideal & varied selection of experience.

  • Speed through jungle canopy, beside rivers & over valleys.

  • We give you the options: : Iquitos, Tambopata, Tarapoto, Chachapoyas & Machu Picchu.

Don & Mary Lou Liepold - 50th Wedding Anniversary in Peru Overview

Don & Mary Lou Liepold - 50th Wedding Anniversary in Peru Overview

PERU - Trip of a Lifetime
JANUARY 9-25, 2020

Travelers: Don and Mary Lou Liepold from Wisconsin
Occasion: 50th Wedding Anniversary
Background: After a tremendous amount of research, we decided to take a trip to Peru for our 50th Wedding Anniversary.

5 Best Adventure Activities from Tarapoto

5 Best Adventure Activities from Tarapoto

Tarapoto has long been known amongst Peruvians - especially those from the coast - as a place to enjoy tropical heat and Amazonian jungle flavour, without the need to venture deep into the rainforest.  

While there are some excellent lodges in the region, most domestic visitors tend to stay in a city hotel, or at a family-oriented resort, and go on excursions from there. Now the excursion offering is expanding to incorporate more adventure activities.

Here is PeruNorth’s selection of the best five. 

Leighton & Dillon - Delfin III Review

Leighton & Dillon - Delfin III Review
  • Read a review of a 5-day Amazon River cruise on the luxurious Delfin III.

  • US couple Michelle Leighton & Rodger Dillon, now based in Switzerland.

  • Travelled in January, 2020 during high-water season in Amazonia.

“We very much enjoyed the Delfin cruise, the sites, the excursions, and the people we met.

7 Tips for Visiting an Amazon River Village

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.

(Bad, Sweaty) Football in the Amazon Jungle

(Bad, Sweaty) Football in the Amazon Jungle
  • Impromptu version of ‘The Beautiful Game’ in the Amazon Rainforest.

  • Occasioned by unforeseen delay on way to Tambopata jungle lodge.

  • Opposition was the National Park police.

  • Skill, tactics & stamina in short supply. Laughs aplenty.

When you’re already sweating profusely and panting like an overweight St. Bernard, while simply sitting in the shade, a game of football is not highly recommended.

Olde-Heuvel & Velasquez - Tarapoto & Cocachimba Review

Olde-Heuvel & Velasquez - Tarapoto & Cocachimba Review
  • Read thoughts of Dutch-Peruvian couple who visited Northern Peru over New Year.

  • Their itinerary was expanded version of Tarapoto & Gocta trip, with additional nights at Pumarinri Amazon Lodge.

  • Included a short visit to Gotas de Agua, a private dry forest reserve, near Jaen.

“Our trip to Peru was great we enjoyed both of the stays and both of the places, Tarapoto and Cocachimba.