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
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
Father José Aldamiz - Amazon Missionary & Aviator
Zip-Lining in Amazonia
Don & Mary Lou Liepold - 50th Wedding Anniversary in Peru Overview
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
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.
Dilwyn Jenkins - Defender of the Ashaninka
Remarkable life of British anthropologist, Dilwyn Jenkins.
Spent 40-years learning about & defending Ashaninka in Peruvian Amazon.
Instrumental in creation of Otishi National Park.
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
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
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.