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Peru is a world leading destination for adventure lovers. In fact, there's so much to do and the country is so big, it can be difficult to decide where to go in the time you have for traveling. One excellent choice is the Peruvian Amazon.

The Amazon covers a large area in Peru and can be accessed at various points. The three main places where people take tours are the Tambopata National Reserve, the Manu National Park in the south and the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve accessed via Iquitos in the north. As a general rule, the more time that you can spend on your tour, the deeper into the jungle you can get and, therefore, the more flora and fauna you can potentially see.

Many people choose Tambopata or Manu because these locations are quite easy to combine with trips to Cusco and Machu Picchu, generally the top priorities on the lists of visitors to Peru. To reach the Tambopata Reserve, you can fly from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado, the starting point for the various tours that are available. Many of the tours will include both traveling along the river as well as hiking in the jungle, in particular night walks when more of the animals are active. Birding enthusiasts will want to choose an option that includes clay licks where one can see a wide variety of colorful parrots. You will want to opt for a tour that is at least 3 days and 2 nights in length.

The Manu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, can also be reached by first traveling to Puerto Maldonado and from there by river. However, many tours use land transportation from Cusco, sometimes with a flight back by light plane. This jungle area offers even more untouched areas than Tambopata. Among the many animal species you may see are included jaguars, giant otters, several species of monkey, black caimans, spectacled bears and tapirs. There are around 1000 species of birds that make there home here as well. This is a better option for observing different species of mammals than Tambopata. In addition to hiking, there are also tours in Manu that include mountain biking.

Another common route for accessing the Amazon is via Iquitos, a city that can be reached by flight. From here, you can visit the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve in the northern jungle. Most tours do not extend this far (it's around 120 km from the city) but this protected area offers the best opportunity for viewing wildlife including pink dolphins, manatees, black caimans, giant turtles, monkey and a multitude of birds. In this area, one can find a canopy trail where one can walk through the jungle at a height of greater than 30 meters, offering an excellent way to observe this habitat.

River cruises can be a luxurious way to go but do not offer as much opportunity to see wildlife although, if you choose one that includes day hikes, you will stand a better chance. A jungle lodge is the best way to see wildlife, particularly the Explorama lodge from which you can access the canopy walkway in the reserve. Other lodges specialize in shamanic tours while still others offer night hikes and even survival tours. Be wary of traveling with independent guides unless you have a trustworthy recommendation.

Whether you want to hit Iquitos or Puerto Maldonado, there are a number of Peru travel packages that include an adventure visit to the Amazon. Before booking one of the many trips to Peru that are on offer, understand what you want from your vacation.

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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Adventure Ideas For A Peru Amazon Tour

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