The Amazon Rainforest is a wildlife-lovers paradise with animals and plants to find at every step. The forest itself crosses nine nations and covers 40% of the South American continent. We will mention a select group of Amazon tours that are in keeping with the Nature Conservancy’s definition of ecotourism: “responsible travel to natural areas […]
Photo: Spider Monkey at the Tambopata Research Center in Tambopata National Reserve After reading the literature to learn more about tourism and ecotourism in Peru to arm ourselves with relevant knowledge when making decisions at TourTheTropics.com, we’ve noted down the following post. Let’s start with an introduction to ecotourism. Ecotourism defined by the Nature Conservancy […]
South America offers fantastic countries to visit. Home to many of the world’s top attractions, explore the ruins of ancient civilizations, visit beautiful islands, explore vast jungles, and walk the streets of vibrant and historic cities. Peru Offering one of the most diverse experiences in South America, Peru provides fantastic experience of culture, history and […]
Although only covering 6% of our planet, rainforests contain over half of the world’s species.1 If rainforest destruction continues at current rates into future years, half of our rainforest cover will be destroyed.2 We should remember that between 1968 and 1999 primary deforestation doubled.3 The benefits of conservation and protecting rainforests are varied, but include […]
Peru is a fantastic destination to visit. Peru was home to the Inca Empire, one of the most advanced pre-columbian civilizations in the Americas. For many visitors, it’s the Incan and pre-incan history that creates the main attraction. But that’s not all Peru offers. Enjoy incredible nature experience, one of the world’s best cuisines, beautiful […]
Peru, the land of the Incas, is one of the best countries for Amazon Rainforest tours. You will walk through rainforest to see colorful parrots and curious monkeys. Enjoy a high chance of spotting jaguar on certain Amazon tours in Peru (see below). And you can even find the rainforest’s most luxurious lodges and cruises. […]
The best jungle lodges in South America will depend on your preferences. There are jungle lodges that focus on wildlife, comfort, culture and closeness to town. There are also lodges that offer you a balance. The top priority for most people is nature, which means you can find abundant wildlife to see many animals and […]
Here is our selection of the top ten Amazon lodges in Peru. The first five are Peru’s best deep Amazon lodges suited to a tour of 5 days or more due to the time getting there and back. If you have less time available to explore the jungle, we recommend some of the excellent lodges […]
South America offers fantastic destinations to visit. Not only home to the world’s largest and most wildlife-rich tropical forest, the continent offers famous archaeological sites, beautiful beaches, impressive mountains, fascinating rivers and many unique cultures and dining experiences. To choose the best time to visit South America, we recommend deciding the countries you would like […]
Incredibly, the Amazon Rainforest crosses nine nations. And it covers 40% of the South American continent. Given its vast size, choosing the best country to visit the Amazon Rainforest is an important decision for your experience. The majority of this impressive forest is found within Brazil and Peru. But significant amounts are also found in […]