Field Notes from the Jungle
Amazon Travel Blog — Iquitos, Peru
Planning guides, wildlife notes, and stories from years on the river — written by the team behind Brisa Tropical Adventures.
Adventures
6 Hidden, Cool, and Unique Adventures in Iquitos You Won't Find in Guidebooks
Beyond the standard Iquitos tours: piranha fishing, blow dart hunting with the Yagua, canopy walks, and 3 more off-the-beaten-path Amazon adventures.
Sport Fishing
Arapaima Fishing in Peru: Year-Round Access to the Amazon's Giant Fish
Catch arapaima (paiche) year-round at our privately owned lagoon in the Peruvian Amazon — one of the only places in the world offering legal, season-free access to this giant fish.
Planning
What to Pack for an Amazon Jungle Tour in Iquitos, Peru: The Complete Guide
A practical packing list for Amazon jungle tours from Iquitos, Peru. What to wear, what gear to bring, and what to leave at home — written by a local lodge.
Planning
Best Time to Visit the Peruvian Amazon: A Month-by-Month Guide for Iquitos
When is the best time to visit the Peruvian Amazon? A month-by-month breakdown of weather, water levels, wildlife, and fishing conditions near Iquitos.
Lodge Life
Inside Brisa Tropical Eco-Lodge: Amazon Camping, Birding & Sport Fishing Near Pacaya-Samiria
What to expect at Brisa Tropical Eco-Lodge near Iquitos — birding at Hoatzin Lake, sport fishing in Pacaya-Samiria, rainforest camping, wildlife, and lodge life.
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