I’ve been coming to the Amazon for more than 20 years, and it continually surprises. The wildlife, the weather, the seasons make each visit unique and special. On this trip, I was welcomed aboard the Aria, a small-scale cruiser based in Iquitos. The Aria is more than a luxury vessel; […]
Northern Amazon
Aqua Nera
Aqua Nera is the newest vessel operated by Aqua Expeditions in the Amazon Basin of northern Peru. Cruise options are available year-round, with durations of three, four, and seven nights. Aqua Nera operates in cooperation with Aria Amazon. With the ship as a home-base, guests enjoy small-group excursions into the rainforest […]
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is located along the Madre de Dios River, adjacent to the Tambopata National Reserve. More than 540 bird species, along with dozens of mammal and reptile species, have been identified on the lodge’s private...
Aria Amazon
The Amazon Basin covers roughly 60% of Peru’s total territory. This densely-forested region is one of the most biodiverse habitats on Earth; over 44% of Peru’s avian species and 65% of its mammal varieties are found here. Peru’s tributaries merge with rivers from across the northern half of the continent, […]