Explore Amazon Jungle (Peru)

The Amazon Jungle, is a moist broadleaf tropical rainforest in the Amazon biome that covers most of the Amazon basin of South America. The Amazon rainforest plays an important part in regulating the world,s oxygen and carbon cycles.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
Indiginous languages such as Quechua and Aymara are spoken by most Puruvians but they are usually bilingual with Spanish. You find English being spoken at the most pupular tourist destinations.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Sol (PEN)
UTC-04:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
An inexpensive meal for two will be around 10Sol (R54). A three-course meal for two people at a more exlusive restaurant will be around 66Sol (R355)
Drinks
Domestic beers are priced at around 7Sol (R38) and imported beers at around 12Sol (R65).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
The taxis are usually not metered, therefore it is advised that you and the driver agree on a fixed price. Taxi trips range CHFom around 4Sol (R21) to 35Sol (R187).
General Transport
Mototaxis are a cheap way to travel short distances and can cost as little at 1 Sol (R5).

Things to do in Amazon Jungle (Peru)

When visiting the Amazon, each activity and excursion is accompanied by a bilingual naturalist guide, who will ensure your trip to the Amazon rainforest is the best one yet! There is plenty to do from a Jungle Walk, Piranha Fishing, Local Community Visit, Swimming With Pink River Dolphins, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking; Canopy Bridge Walk; and swimming in the Amazon.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Rabies
  • Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • Tetanus
  • Ditherier
  • Pertussis
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis
  • Polio
  • Yellow Fever
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Warm hat
  • Waterbottle
  • Power bank
  • Raincoat
  • Handsanitiser
  • Plastic spork
  • Camera
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Copy of travel documents
  • Hiking boots
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans only need a valid passport for stays of up to 3 months.