“Great place to explore the Amazon jungle”

Very enjoyable time and a memorable experience in the Amazon. Our tour guide, Adriel was friendly and had good English. He provided good information on the animals and fauna in the area. We also felt very safe with him as a guide whilst in the jungle and on the river. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were provided with big portions and tasty food options. We caught and ate Piranhas that were cooked nicely by Adriel. The company gave us the option to tailor our amazon rainforest experience. As requested, we got to swim in the Amazon river, see pink and grey dolphins and we did jungle Treks both day and night. We also got the chance to stargaze on the river at night which was amazing! We saw a range of animals such as alligators, sloths, monkeys, snakes, spiders, frogs, piranas, scorpions and many species of birds.

“Very good”

Danny, Segundo and the team took care of me during the stay. it was really good.

“Magical jungle stay full of activities and fantastic guide”

After having stayed a night in Iquitos, I wanted to experience the jungle and decided to stay at a lodge. I am thrilled that I chose the Jacamar lodge - not necessarily for the lodge (basic and rustic accommodation, fairly priced), but because of the fantastic staff at the lodge and the amazing tour guide. I booked a night at the lodge, and was soon contacted to arrange a guide through the lodge (a must do, as it is difficult to explore independently). My guide Christian knew the jungle inside out, spotted so many animals, was telling beautiful stories about the life in the jungle, and was very knowledgable about the plants and animals. In my two days in the jungle I did a jungle walk, night walk to spot reptiles (saw frogs, snakes, tarantulas, other spiders, bats, etc.), a 5:30 am sunset birdwatching cruise, dolphin spotting, and we went to a rescue center for monkeys rescued from the exotic animal trade. Please note that these were the activities that I wanted to do - Christian said from the beginning that I can chose what to do, and he will guide me. The activities were exceptional, but even the boat rides through the big and small rivers framed by dense forest, looking to spot animals and hearing about life in the jungle was magical. The food at the lodge was very good. At the beginning they asked me about allergies and if I don't eat specifc things - I only eat fish and vegetarian food, and they cooked me great meals using the regional ingredients from the jungle.

“Great experience in the amazon jungle!”

Jacamar lodge is very well organised. Accomodation is nice, rooms cleaned, good meals and drinks. Also the tours in the jungle to spot birds, trees, dolphins, monkey's are well organized, but what you get to see obviously depends on the day and some luck. I certainly appreciated my stay, and the support from Jacamar lodge to pick me and my family up from my hotel and bring me back to my hotel in Iquitos. Scoring the accomodation is difficult since i have no way to compare this with similar accomodations. In any case, I think this accomadation is offering good value for money. great experience!

“Great lodge, great place, great people - definitely recommend.”

The location and the staff were amazing. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide in Junior, and the lodge in itself was also very comfortable to stay in. The tours were all very diverse as well as manageable and flexible. Everything was very well organized and we were very well taken care of by our guide and the lodge staff. We stayed for 5 days and 4 nights which ended up being perfect, as we really got to see everything and all sorts of animals from Sloths to pink dolphins and Caymans. In-between tours there was also plenty of time yo relax. FYI, there is no wifi or reception, which we however very much enjoyed as it allowed us to fully disconnect from our other life and enjoy this wild Amazonian paradise.

It was the best experience we ever had. Our tour guide was Danny and he knew the place really well. So we catched 8 Piranhas (15 in total), saw dolphins and even the Pygmy Marmoset! We were so lucky that sloths were near the lodge so we could see one from 5 meters away. Other animals we saw were big spiders, triboas (snake) and Leguane and of course a lot of monkeys. We would always recommend to do 3 or 4 nights, so that if you don't have luck to see an animal or with the weather, you can try another day. Danny knew every bird by sound and we learned so much. The lodge had everything we expected, it was clean and the food was quite good. You can try every day another juice. Everyone was really friendly to us! But don't underestimate the mosquitos. Bring enough Mosquitospray and try to wear always white clothes. You pay 45 dollars per day for the tours extra, but it was totally worth it.

“super!”

Amazing experience! We had a room with a view of the river, surrounded by plants, butterflies, frogs and multicolored birds. We never tired of the sounds of the jungle and of its colours, tastes and smells. The food was great and tasty, made with genuine local produce such as river fish, jungle fruits and vegetables and homegrown chicken, and the service friendly and attentive. There was a guide dedicated to me and my friend 24 hours a day, Danny, who was nice and funny and explained us everything about the animals, the plants, the legends and the people of the jungle. In three days we have been everywhere by boat and on foot and have seen everything there was to see: monkeys, dolphins, butterflies, amazonic birds, local villages, giant trees, snakes and sloths. I strongly recommend the lodge and especially the excursions with Danny and his colleagues. Don’t forget to bring mosquito repellent and a raincoat!

“Highlight of my trip to Peru”

Sorry Machu Picchu but Jacamar Lodge will provide me with the most, great memories of my trip to South America. From having several monkeys coming down from a giant tree and then trying to all sit on my head to trying to work out which sounds are which in the cacophony of the jungle throughout the night , this was just an incredible experience. Danny, my guide was extremely kind and patient when he was helping an old , unfit, European like me. If it wasn’t for him , I would not have seen nearly as much. The Lodge is in the jungle, by a tributary of The Amazon. Electricity is provided by solar panels and petrol generators. As a result there are no fans and the lights go off at 9 pm. The mosquitoes are a nuisance, but you really are away from most civilisation and this isn’t a glamping trip. There is a cook who has her own kitchen . She gets fresh provisions every day so there are three good quality meals every day. Going piranha fishing with a branch was one of the more original experiences that I had. At no point did I feel that I was ever in any danger as Danny always “had my back”. Beds were comfortable and the mosquito net worked most of the time. The lodges give you enough privacy so that you can relax in a hammock, wearing a wet t shirt without anyone seeing you. This is the real reason that I travel - a unique, unforgettable experience. Thanks to Danny for making it so simple.

“A great place to enjoy the jungle, really great value for money and fabulous staff”

Jacamar lodge is a great place in the Jungle, with super friendly staff and a fantastic shabby-chic ambience, we enjoyed the food, excursions and the overall experience and would recommend it to people looking for an authentic Amazon time

“Great weekend in the amazon jungle with Jacamar hospitality and guide”

The Jacamar staff were great, very welcoming flexible and accommodating. The whole experience was very pleasant and highly recommend to book a guided tour. Our guide Adriel was really amazing!