レフジオ アマゾナス(Refugio Amazonas Lodge)

Our stay in the lodge was one of the highlights of our trip. The lodge itself is beautiful, magical almost, with rustic open rooms providing a comfortable but immersive jungle experience. I especially loved the bathrooms, showering with the deliciously scented shampoo and shower gel provided whilst the jungle sounds were all around. (The heat meant multiple showers a day were necessary!) The food was some of the best I have eaten in Peru, and was plentiful. We especially loved the spicy salsas and packed breakfast for our early morning excursions. It was great to be able to unwind with a cold beer too, especially at the interesting pre dinner scientific talks. Our guide Boris was great- knowledgable and fun, and his keen eye made sure we saw lots of monkeys, capybara, caiman and spiders as we walked around. The excursions did have to all be agreed by the group you are assigned to, but luckily our group all seemed to have similar interests, and Boris was great at advising which ones he thought would suit all of our needs. The clay lick and oxbow lake trip were both once in a lifetime experiences. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a stay at this lodge, and would love to return some day. It is important to note that no matter how comfortable the lodge is, it is in the jungle so of course it is hot, humid, full of insects and does require a certain level of physical fitness, so I would suggest that anyone booking any stay in the Amazon considers whether their own needs would be compatible with a jungle stay before doing so. Some of the other more negative reviews do seem like they hadn’t considered the practicalities of visiting the jungle beforehand.

This Amazon experience was truly unique! We loved exploring the river and rainforest. It’s set up in a similar fashion to a safari. The activities are typically very early in the morning and evening or night time. The middle of the day is typically down time so be prepared to bring a book and have a rest. The food was quite tasty and offered a good variety for different diets. The lodge itself is stunning. The rooms are open to the outdoors and it is easy to hear people in the neighboring rooms. If you are prepared for this sort of adventure then it will be no problem, just make sure to keep quiet so you don’t disturb your neighbors. As a parent of little ones, I do not recommend bringing young children if they are not able to keep quiet when while on jungle treks or in the lodge rooms. We had a few very disruptive children in the room next to us that cried often and made it difficult to sleep. Definitely participate in the nightly lectures! The biologists were a true highlight of our experience and they are very eager to include the guests in their research. We were there during a rare cold front and had absolutely no issues with mosquitos or biting insects. Be prepared to wake up to the sounds of macaws flying overhead in the mornings or howler monkeys calling from across the jungle. It is truly unique! Our guide was Eddy, a man who is local to the area and extremely knowledgeable about the flora and fauna. We had a small group of two couples and made group decisions which experiences we wanted to do each day. Ed was absolutely amazing at imitating all the bird calls and spotting different species. He taught us so much over our 3 days including information about the people native to the area and their spiritual beliefs. Be prepared to see many birds and insects! Many of the larger mammals in the area are nocturnal and not seen as easily as, say, elephant and giraffes on a safari. Do not miss the Macaw clay lick! It’s an early wake up but totally worth it! I felt that 3 days was a good amount of time at the lodge to see everything we were looking to see. The staff at the lodge was very accommodating and helpful. Definitely recommend this lodge!

We had a nice 4 night stay at this lodge. I'd highly recommend it. The staff was friendly and attentive. We had a personal guide (Luis) for the full time of our stay, and he went out of our way to show us the sights and answer any questions. The rooms were very clean and we loved the view and sounds of the forest. We saw many different animals such as caimans, cabybara, monkeys, macaws, and agouti. You do need mosquito repellent and make sure you have a pair of sandals for walking around the lodge (you have to leave your "outdoor shoes" at the entrance. The food was excellent and plentiful; the staff were very attentive (the only negative is that we found alcoholic drinks to be pricey at 46 sols for a Pisco sour...only did that once) . There are some very early wake-ups (e.g., 4:15 AM to go see the macaw lick), and you need to be quiet and respectful that the sounds carry from room to room.

The room was nice, but the electricity went out 2 to 3 times each day. There was not enough food at dinner and the first breakfast. We were there for 3 full days. Dinner was at 7:30. We arrived at 7:30 and one of the two main dishes was already gone. My husband thinks it was fish because that is what he thought he saw on people's plates. The second night, we went to dinner at 7:15. The second item was gone, and when asked if more was being brought out, they found 4 more of the delicious little pastries. The third night, it was chicken. We spent a lot of money and all we got was chicken. When I went to breakfast, the first day, I got the last bite of eggs. The tour guide assigned to us asked about breakfast, and I mentioned the eggs. She said she would let them know. In the last 2 days, we had more eggs. Th main problem with Refugio is that you are not allowed to do the activities you want. Instead of letting you sign up for the activity you want, you are groped in with who everest was assigned to your guide. My husband is much more physically fit than me and the other lady in our group, so we did easier activities. My husband asked our guide if he could switch and go on an activity with another group. She looked scared. I think she was afraid she would get in trouble if he did. She never did answer the question When we got off the boat, we had to go up approximately 160 stairs, which was hard, so be prepared. I found out later that there is an easier dock to go up from, but for some reason, they only use that for luggage.

This is a fantastic lodge near the Tambopata reserve. We had booked a suite room and it was amazing. There is electricity for 24hrs (pleasantly surprised) and it also had a mini refrigerator. There are juices, snacks, tea and coffee throughout the day. Every family was assigned their own guide. We did atleast 3 jungle walks throughout a day plus lectures in the evening. The staff is amazing too. Tanya is very helpful and generous. Our guide Jarison ( Hey Yari) was not only very good at spotting the wildlife but also taking pictures. I think people who are not happy about this place have not done their research on what to expect.

We spent 3 nights in this beautiful, clean and safe lodge. Our excellent guide, Christian Herrera, led us to wonderful places (Parrot Claylick, Canopy Tour, Botanic Garden and Lake Condenado). He has a huge knowledge and background in fauna and flora and is very motivated. He was always polite and flexible, helping us to get the best views and pictures. We appreciated being in a small group to fully enjoy our excursions. Muchas Gracias, Christian, for wonderful memories!

We only stayed at Rifugio Amazonas for two nights but had a very memorable visit. Our guide was Paul who provided lots of great information throughout our stay. The highlight was an early morning trip to the macaw and parrot clay lick but we also enjoyed the night walk with sightings of snakes, a night monkey, spiders, scorpions and toads. We saw capybaras, aguti, caiman, howler monkeys and dusky titi monkeys while also listening to a jaguar mating calls.. The hotel tries to be environmentally sound and provides nightly lectures on conservation work with wildlife. It’s not cheap but it is worth the cost if you only have a few days to explore the Amazon

A perfect experience in the Amazon. Harry, our guide, made the entire experience very memorable. The food is good, the bar is expensive but good and the support staff were excellent. Tanya, the manager, took care of all our needs and was very supportive the entire stay. Please remember that the rooms are open to the nature and therefore comes with its pros and cons. You wake up with the nature including the mosquitos :) The experiences offered by the Refugio is fantastic and provides a great exposure to the Amazon. Dont miss the Mccaw trip. It is just magical.

We spent 4 days and 3 nights here and had the most amazing experience. The entire staff is friendly, accommodating, and passionate about what they do. Boris (AKA “Jungle Boy”) was our guide, and he was fantastic. He taught us so much about Tambopata and showed us wildlife including the beautiful macaws, capybaras, a 3-toed sloth, and more. The night walk was particularly special, as you see sights you’d miss during the day. It was a beautiful way to connect with the earth, nature, and the local culture. I highly recommend Refugio Amazonas!