Amazon Rainforest Packing List: What to Wear & Bring to the Peru Jungle Packing for the Amazon rainforest is completely different from packing for a trek to Machu Picchu or a city tour in Cusco. The jungle is a beautiful but unforgiving environment. With humidity levels regularly reaching 90%, sudden tropical downpours, and a thriving…

Manu vs. Tambopata: Which is the Best Amazon Jungle Tour from Cusco? If you are planning a trip to the land of the Incas, chances are you want to take advantage of your geographical proximity to explore the mystical Amazon rainforest. When browsing tour agencies in Cusco, you will notice two prominent names constantly popping…

The Ultimate Guide to Manu National Park from Cusco: Tours, Prices, and Wildlife in the Peruvian Amazon Manu National Park is not your ordinary tourist destination; it is one of the largest, most pristine, and most biodiverse biosphere reserves on planet Earth. If you are planning a trip to Peru and find yourself in the…

The Ultimate Guide to the Peruvian Amazon: Why May to October is the Best Time to Visit The definitive best time to visit the Peruvian Amazon (including Iquitos, Puerto Maldonado, and Manu National Park) is during the low-water “dry” season from May to October. This period offers optimized wildlife spotting, lower mosquito density, accessible hiking…