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  1. AmazonExplorerPeru avatar

    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…

  2. pezzi686 avatar

    RE: Jungle Areas/Lodges

    by pezzi686 21 May 2012

    We just returned back to Lima from a 6 Day / 5 Night excursion with [Maniti Expeditions|www.manitiexpeditions.com] in Iquitos. The price…

  3. pezzi686 avatar

    Maniti Camp Expeditions - Wonderful Jungle Experience!

    by pezzi686 21 May 2012

    We just returned back to Lima from a 6 Day / 5 Night excursion with [Maniti Expeditions|www.manitiexpeditions.com] in Iquitos. The price…

  4. Rogercbinboy avatar

    Re: hummingbirds / a lodge or two.............

    by Rogercbinboy 20 May 2012

    Hey, from what I've been reading northern Peru (Leimebamba and in the towns between Pedro Ruiz and Tarapoto especially) has plenty of…

  5. roach8762 avatar

    Tarapoto to Tingo Maria by Road- Looking for Advice

    by roach8762 10 May 2012

    Hey all, I was wondering if anyone has gone to Tingo Maria from Tarapoto (or viceversa) recently. I heard in the past there have been…

  6. AmazonExplorerPeru avatar

    RE: Iquitos then over to Colombia

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 03 May 2012

    I am agree with responder #3 (rhythmbug). Just I am update some rates and info: IQUITOS - SANTA ROSA - LETICIA route: * Speedboat. US$…

  7. globaler avatar

    RE: Piura, Peru hostal recommendations

    by globaler 02 May 2012

    I travelled from Piura to Loja in one day, didn"t like the scenery, especially not the peruvian flat part. Sol Peruano has a direct bus…

  8. AmazonExplorerPeru avatar

    Re: Kayaking the Amazon!!

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 27 April 2012

    Hi Tom207, I only have seen Kayaks in Iquitos belonging to a tour company named Amazon Rainforest Lodge (www.amazon-lodge.com). Probably…

  9. pezzi686 avatar

    Re: Iquitos then over to Colombia

    by pezzi686 26 April 2012

    Leticia does have an airport. I would suggest flying directly into Iquitos from Lima. In my opinion Tarapoto is OK but the lower basin…

  10. nicole_lincoln avatar

    Iquitos then over to Colombia

    by nicole_lincoln 25 April 2012

    Hi everyone My partner and I are wanting to head to Iquitos towards the end of May. We plan on flying from Tarapoto into Iquitos but are…

  11. susanna101 avatar

    RE: The Amazon from Peru

    by susanna101 20 April 2012

    I traveled from Yurimaguas to Iquitos a year ago and more recently spent a month in Yuri. (BTW, Yuri is worth more time than the 10-minute…

  12. thesaurus avatar

    RE: The Amazon from Peru

    by thesaurus 16 April 2012

    I haven't done this trip but was curious about it. I know that some people have taken a route starting in Yurimaguas (a few hours road…

  13. bd101 avatar

    RE: Lima - Ayahuasca in Tarapoto - Surf in Mancora

    by bd101 13 April 2012

    There is Plenty of Ayahusca in Tarapoto and almost none of the BS that is in Iquitos. I have spent quite a bit of time in Both Places.…

  14. firefly2280 avatar

    Change of Plan due to floods - Pucallpa affected?

    by firefly2280 11 April 2012

    Hi Such a horrid thing to hear about the floods in Iquitos. I wish I could go and help We were due to go in May but have not heard fro…

  15. AmazonExplorerPeru avatar

    RE: Northern Peru

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 07 April 2012

    Hi Leshughes, I suggest contact *[iPeru| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iperu,_tourist_information_and_assistance], the tourism board*…

  16. AmazonExplorerPeru avatar

    RE: to go to Lake Titicaca or not?!

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 07 April 2012

    Hi Lauratheexplora, Depends on your time, budget and transportations available. I suggest contact *[iPeru| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I…

  17. AmazonExplorerPeru avatar

    RE: Machu Picchu of the North?

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 07 April 2012

    Kuelap in Chachapoyas is know as the "Machu Picchu of the North". Also, this area have the tallest Peru's waterfall and the third in the…

  18. segashi avatar

    RE: Lima - Ayahuasca in Tarapoto - Surf in Mancora

    by segashi 07 April 2012

    Guys, thank you so much for your replies! To be honest, I was choosing between Iquitos and Tarapoto. So now I am sure with my choice…

  19. thesaurus avatar

    RE: Lima - Ayahuasca in Tarapoto - Surf in Mancora

    by thesaurus 06 April 2012

    Definitely fly to Tarapoto. I think you could fly from there to Chiclayo, too, if you want to avoid a long bus ride to the coast. …

  20. pezzi686 avatar

    RE: Lima - Ayahuasca in Tarapoto - Surf in Mancora

    by pezzi686 06 April 2012

    My question is why are you going to Tarapoto to do Ayahuaca? I havnt heard much about ayahuasca retreats in Tarapoto, most of it takes…

  21. AmazonExplorerPeru avatar

    RE: Internal flights from Lima to Iquitos

    by AmazonExplorerPeru 06 April 2012

    Hi Salbrak, * *LAN PerĂº* ( [www.lan.com] ). Daily flights Lima-Iquitos. This is the most expensive companies for non-Peruvian residents…

  22. segashi avatar

    Lima - Ayahuasca in Tarapoto - Surf in Mancora

    by segashi 06 April 2012

    Hi travellers, I was thinking to do the above mentioned itinerary 1-14 of June. Do you think the weather gonna be ok? Or shall I move…

  23. egroble avatar

    Re: Crossing into Peru from Ecuador via Zumba / La Balsa

    by egroble 05 April 2012

    Hi, My friend and I are planning to go to Iquitos around the end of August this year. We're entering at La Balsa from Ecuador and then…

  24. egroble avatar

    Re: Visiting Peru (Iquitos and maybe Cuzco) - Any advice???

    by egroble 05 April 2012

    Hi, My friend and I are planning to go to Iquitos around the end of August this year. We're entering at La Balsa from Ecuador and then…

  25. thesaurus avatar

    RE: from Peru Lima to the north... help in itirenary

    by thesaurus 04 April 2012

    You can only get in and out of Iquitos by flying or taking river boats, so keep that in mind. Definitely visit northern Peru. Chachapoyas…

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