Explorama

Amazon Basin


About 80km from Iquitos on the Amazon, near its junction with the Río Napo, this was among the first lodges constructed in the Iquitos area (1964) and remains attractively rustic. The lodge has several large, palm-thatched buildings; the 55 rooms have private cold-water bathrooms. Covered walkways join the buildings and lighting is by kerosene lantern. Lodge offices are in Iquitos.

Guides accompany visitors on several trails that go deeper into the forest. You could arrange a trip to visit this along with one or more of Explorama's other lodges (each of which is very different) combined with a visit to the canopy walkway located near the company's ExplorNapo Lodge. Sample rates are given; contact Explorama for other options and combinations – and discounts.


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