Piranha fishing. Pink dolphin spotting. Dancing with local tribe members. A trip to Peru's Amazon jungle has it all! We knew we wanted to experience the world's biggest rainforest when we went to Peru, but figuring out where to go, what to do and how long to stay there can be overwhelming. So we've got you covered! Here's a look at our itinerary for four days and three nights outside of Iquitos, Peru.
Some quick tips:
-We highly recommend Maniti Expeditions! We loved our guide Alfredo and had a great experience overall.
-Stay for at least two but preferably three nights. It takes a while to get there, so one night isn't enough. But it is rustic, so unless you're used to roughing it, more than three nights might start to wear on you.
-Most tour companies provide rain boots, but they may not be in great shape. So bring plenty of extra socks or your own boots if you can.
-Other waterproof gear, such as ponchos and backpack covers, will come in handy.
-Bring a headlamp for night hikes!
-The bugs are no joke. Get your recommended vaccinations, bring plenty of bug spray and wear long clothes despite the heat.
-Bring cash to buy drinks and to tip your guide and staff.
-Don't drink the water, even to brush your teeth. And bring Imodium just in case some slips in!
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Who are we anyway? We're Chris and Brooke Staggs, a DJ and a journalist who can't stop crossing streets and towns and continents in search of our next adventure. We have chosen careers we love over careers that make us rich. But since we first started dating in 2005, we've been addicted to traveling together. Luckily, Brooke's research skills and Chris' creativity mean we've gotten really good at finding ways to travel on the cheap. Now we want to share the tips, tricks and cool locations we've discovered with you! Let us help you fill your life with adventures, big and small. Because if we can do it, you can too!
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