What to Have

WHAT TO BRING,  WHAT TO WEAR?

When making a trip to the jungle, a slight luggage with indispensable items is recommended specially if it is a short visit. If you wish to store your luggage and take only the most important, we have a storeroom in our office in Iquitos.

• Raincoat
• A flashlight.
• An extra set of rechargeable batteries.
• Cotton clothes, pants and long sleeve shirt.
• Several pairs of socks and t-shirts.
• Hiking boots or walking tennis shoes resistant to humidity.
• Bathing suit.
• Personal medicine
• A  sweater (sometimes the temperature goes down considerably when it rains or during the trips by boat.

There are certain items that are necessary for all excursions:

• Hat/ Cap (preferably with large visor to protect neck)
• Sunscreen/ Sunblock
•  Insect Repellent (OFF brand is recommended)
• Camera / Film
• Sunglasses
• Water
• Long Sleeve shirt
• Binoculars

REGULATIONS DURING JUNGLE HIKING

Groups of no more than 10 visitors are led by a guide and please consider these recommendations:

•  Follow your guide
• Do not disturb or remove any native plant or animal.
• Always follow the trails that are marked out by the guides
• Take at least 1 bottle of water.
• Do not take food to the jungle
• Do not smoke
• Do not litter
• Try to wear light-colored clothes and avoid wearing jewerly