Travel to Peru's Amazon Rainforest

The Selva covers every corner east of the Andes, from the Equator to the southern borders with Brazil and Bolivia. Peru's Amazon Rainforest sustains the World's richest biodiversity, in particular within the Manu, Pacaya Samiria, and Tambopata natural sanctuaries.
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Image of the month

White bellied parrot.

Photo Peter Tan. 

 

Amazon Rainforest Highlights

The Manú National Park is one of the most pristine and beautiful places on Earth, largely inaccessible and uncorrupted.

90% of Peru's amphibians, reptiles and fresh-water fish species, as well as 30% of bird species are found in the Tambopata National Reserve.

Amazon River Fact: The Amazon is the largest river in terms of watershed area, its water volume accounting for approximately 1/5 of the World's total river flow.

Check some of the best jungle lodges in Peru's Amazon Rainforest. And a very complete list of hotels in The Amazon.

The Advantages of Group Travel to Peru. Peru's tough geography is sometimes a challenge for the more adventurous travellers, as many fabulous locations are difficult and expensive to reach. Group travel can be a great alternative.

Be safe: learn why taking out travel insurance for your Peru trip is a good idea.

Photo Credits

Photo at top of page by Bruno Girin, displayed under a CC License. Smaller photographies, also displayed under a CC License, link to their respective authors.