Amazon Rainforest
Explore the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, where lush tropical forests meet vibrant river life along the Yanayacu River. Stay at Manuel & Paulina’s Family House for an authentic homestay experience and venture to Piranha Patarashca for thrilling fishing adventures in a biodiverse ecosystem. This remote wilderness offers unparalleled wildlife encounters, traditional Andean-Peruvian culture, and a chance to disconnect while immersing yourself in one of Earth’s most vibrant natural landscapes.
Amazon Rainforest
Peru
About Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon rainforest, also called the Amazon jungle or Amazonia, is a moist broadleaf tropical rainforest in the Amazon biome that covers most of the Amazon basin of South America. This basin encompasses 7 million km2 (2.7 million sq mi), of which 6 million km2 (2.3 million sq mi) are covered by the rainforest. This region includes territory belonging to nine nations and 3,344 indigenous territories.
Based on 3 spots from 1 travel guide
What to Expect in Amazon Rainforest
Must-Try in Amazon Rainforest
piranha
atManuel & Paulina's Family HouseIt offers a rare opportunity to taste authentic jungle cuisine prepared by locals in their home kitchen on the banks of the Yanayacu River.
large piranhas caught with a net
atPiranha Patarashca (Fishing Spot)It offers an intense fishing experience and the thrill of catching large piranhas.