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Boasting the title of the fifth most biodiverse country in the world, Peru houses one of the largest swathes of the mighty Amazon, second only to Brazil. Covering a whopping 60% of the country, yet home to only 10% of the population (and more flora and fauna per hectare than any single European nation), it's incredibly remote, seductive, and indescribably pristine. The sounds, the smells and the colours are magical and sweltering and a visit is one that will stay with you forever - and drain your camera batteries daily! Activities wise, cruise the meandering waterways, binos in hand, and spot playful giant otters, caiman and elusive pink dolphins, or don a set of rubber boots on and enjoy a dalliance into the heart of the forest in search of snoozing sloths, giant anacondas, alien-like insects and armadillos, while swinging monkeys cavort in the canopy above. Really, you’ll never want to leave...
Whatever traveller type you are, we guarantee the Peruvian Amazon will provide a travel moment to remember forever, whether it’s kayaking down the river, swimming in an oxbow lake, exploring on canopy bridges or enjoying a 5am spectacle at a wildlife-packed clay lick...
There’s a lot to be learned from visits to the indigenous communities of the Amazon, and from knowledgeable local guides, so take some time to familiarise yourself with their culture, history and struggles.
When we say a visit to the Amazon can be a remote affair, we're not kidding. Luxuries are hard to come by when you’re deep in the rainforest, so if Wifi and aircon are everyday essentials, take the time to thoroughly research the accommodation options.