Ecoamazonia Lodge

We had an amazing experience in the jungle! Our guide Evan was fantastic and so knowledgeable. I really enjoyed learning about the plants and animals from him. Food was also delicious. Bungalows were space and clean. It was so peaceful to listen to the sounds of the jungle.

This is a rustic and quaint lodge cut out of the lush forest. Cabins are very clean and have insect screens in lieu of glass window panes. Makes total sense in the heat. The birds and howler monkeys provide wake up calls at dawn. The swimming pool is completely enclosed and well maintained. We loved all the new foods but they also serve regular for the less adventurous. We stayed 3 nights and staff guided us through the forest. We were thrilled with everything.

Disappointing and extremely poor value, especially compared to the Heliconia Lodge we stayed at in the jungle near Iquitos. It was like they were on a budget cost-cutting drive with the worst breakfast we had in our month in Peru - mainly bread and fruit and only powdered milk for the tea/coffee. When we were collected at the airport we were given 15 minutes to pack what we needed in to a duffel bag, which was a big surprise. In our haste, with limited space, some of us took the wrong clothing for the weather in July. We slept fully clothed at night as it was so cold and there are only insect screens between you and the outside of your bungalow. It is not really a three day package as most of Day 1 is getting there. Day 2 we had a long stroll through the pebble tracks on their property in the morning and a visit to an island where they feed the monkeys in the afternoon. On Day 3 they insist you all check out at 7am and then put you on the 2 hour boat trip back to Pto Maldonado, even if your flight is in the evening. Beware of when the guide puts red stripes on your face from a local berry. Once you have washed it off, if you get a tiny smear on the threadbare hand towel they charge you a US$15 "laundry charge". Basically a money-generating scam.