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  1. amaznasin avatar

    RE: Looking to go on an adventure in Peru but don't know where to start

    by amaznasin 31 May 2012

    hi there hiking 7 days into highlands(from Ucayali river until Yavari river border with Brazil) Galvez Region:Matses or Cats peoples mayor…

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    RE: Suggestions for Peru that you won´t find in a guide book?

    by amaznasin 31 May 2012

    National wild refuge Pacaya-Samiria!Iquitos-reserve 198 miles (320km.)largest protected area in peru,second largest in the amazon basin,and…

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    RE: Seeking a memorable River journey in Peru

    by amaznasin 31 May 2012

    hi there, there is a route by bus to pucallpa(18 hours) and by ferry boat leaving to Iquitos in night time down stream and from Iquitos…

  4. mujibyepi avatar

    Suggestions for Peru that you won´t find in a guide book?

    by mujibyepi 31 May 2012

    I am traveling into Peru soon from Bolivia. My only definite plans are that I want to do one of "alternate" treks from Cusco and see…

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    Re: traditional boat building on the Amazon

    by amaznasin 31 May 2012

    hi there, so if you are looking for a good boat and learn how building so my family building baot up amazon river from Iquitos by speed…

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    RE: traditional boat building on the Amazon

    by tforinger 31 May 2012

    Is your interest in wood or reed construction? I've seen wood boat building in the village of Boca Manu which has a long history of bulding…

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    traditional boat building on the Amazon

    by forumuzer 31 May 2012

    Where can I study traditional boat building on the Amazon? Im thinking of somewhere up river from Iquitos possibly as far as the Columbian…

  8. D4ve avatar

    Seeking a memorable River journey in Peru

    by D4ve 31 May 2012

    Hi there, I was wondering if anyone could advise me on what the closest town from Lima would be from where I could start a river journey.…

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    RE: November in Lima Dec/Jan in Iquitos but Feb?? The Chachapoyas

    by sonic3000 31 May 2012

    that trip sound cool, Nazca lines, Peruvian north and Chachapoyas-kuelap-amazonas are an good travel opcion :)

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    Brazilian visa without proof of arrival

    by meeshkaa 29 May 2012

    I'm a U.S. citizen planning a trip to Peru and Brazil and need to apply for my Brazilian visa (at home in San Francisco) soon. I'm planning…

  11. EmmaLucyShaw avatar

    November in Lima Dec/Jan in Iquitos but Feb?? The Chachapoyas

    by EmmaLucyShaw 26 May 2012

    Hello :) So I am landing in Lima on the 14th of November. I am staying in a hostel for 2 weeks then I fly to Iquitos to do a work exchange…

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    RE: 6-7 weeks in S.A and need help! :D

    by EmmaLucyShaw 26 May 2012

    I am flying to Peru on the 14th of November, I will stay in Lima for 2 weeks then I will fly to Iquitos where I have a placement for 2…

  13. tunchi avatar

    Re: Vaccinations for Peru

    by tunchi 26 May 2012

    I am not a doctor but... three ago i stayed in Chachapoyas for three months, then in the jungle near Iquitos for three months and a half…

  14. AmazonExplorerPeru avatar

    RE: Visa

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 26 May 2012

    Hello Asieslavida, When entering Peru, the inmigration officer will interview you and he/she can give you from 1 to 183 days for stay…

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    RE: Iquitos - flooded or not for amazon forest - where to stay

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 26 May 2012

    Hello Segashi, Iquitos has a ecuatorial climate, hence it rains all round the year. For this cause, there are two seasons in the Amazon:…

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    RE: Choquequirao

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 26 May 2012

    Hello Nelly, Please, contact to *[iPeru| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iperu,_tourist_information_and_assistance], the National Tourism…

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    RE: 6-7 weeks in S.A and need help! :D

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 26 May 2012

    *Hi Matttrip,* For Peru, I suggest contact to *[iPeru| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iperu,_tourist_information_and_assistance], the Natio…

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    RE: South America in 3 months

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 26 May 2012

    *Hi Matttrip,* For Peru, I suggest before to book in advance or wire money, contact to *[iPeru| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iperu,_touri…

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    RE: Jungle Areas/Lodges

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 26 May 2012

    *Hello mico2015:* If you wish to hire a tour company in [Iquitos|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iquitos] or Peru, before to book or pay…

  20. AelYancey avatar

    Iquitos to Lima to... La Paz or Cuzco?

    by AelYancey 26 May 2012

    Heya, So I am planning on taking a boat from Leticia, CO to Iquitos Peru, then flying to Lima (because that seems to be the only way out…

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    RE: Venezuela to Ecuador

    by yaofeng 25 May 2012

    You can also go to Punto Fijo, fly to Aruba and from Aruba to Quito. The land route is probably more interesting. I'd don't know if I…

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    RE: Peru to Argentian - Bus? Plane?

    by AelYancey 25 May 2012

    1 - Ok thanks for the suggestions. I would like to be in BA by June 19th (at the latest), and I'm thinking of getting to Iquitos by June…

  23. segashi avatar

    Iquitos - flooded or not for amazon forest - where to stay

    by segashi 24 May 2012

    Hi there, We gonna be in Iquitos in just a few days. But weather forecast says it is still rainy and I read that it's flooded. Is that…

  24. Tryfan avatar

    RE: Need help! 28 days in SA, what should I do?

    by Tryfan 24 May 2012

    August is dry season in the High Andes so the perfect time to be there. Your itinerary sounds good apart from the Amazon trip, it may…

  25. palenque2012 avatar

    RE: Information/accomplice needed for Coca, ecuador to Iquitos, Peru river trip

    by palenque2012 23 May 2012

    I did it a few months ago and it was really well worth it. Take more money then you think you'll need as you can get stuck in roca fuerte…

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