How to get there
The lowest round-trip air fare between Boston and Lima, Peru, at press time was $563 on American Airlines to New York and Lan Airlines, New York to Lima.
Puerto Maldonado is 1.5 hours from Lima and 25 minutes from Cusco by Lan Peru jet.
Contact LAN 866-435-9526 or visit www.lan.com.
Within Peru, Inkaterra can plan and book custom tours. Call 800-442-5042 or visit www.inkaterra.com.
Where to stay
Reserva Amazonica
800-442-5042
Rates at Reserva Amazonica are pegged to one-, two- or multi-night itineraries, and include the activities and basic equipment for them, bilingual guides, lodging, meals, and airport transfers. Per-person rates for one night are in a standard cabin are $120-$145 double occupancy or $150-$175 single; two nights are $190-$240 and $250-$300.
Travel tips
Bring flashlight, mosquito repellent, binoculars, and rainwear, in addition to tropical gear (sun tan lotion, hat, light cotton long pants, and shirts). The lodge provides rubber boots for excursions. December-March is the rainy season, but rain is possible year round. This area is at a very small risk for malaria, but discuss preventive measures with your doctor. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for the rain forest.
More information
www.peru.org.pe/defaulteng.asp
E-mail: postmaster@promperu.gob.pe
