Published: 02.06.2018
A very short flight (35 min.) over the Andes brought us to the Amazon region, to Puerto Maldonado. 1 hour by bus on a bumpy road, another hour by boat and we arrived at the lodge. Our room consisted of 3 walls, so we had a clear view of the jungle from the hammock.
Our guide told us and an English couple a lot about the medicinal plants and the ecosystem of the jungle. We saw otters, caimans, piranhas, frogs (the one in the picture is not even the size of a thumb), giant snails (about 20cm), tarantulas and much more.
The night walk in the jungle was very spooky. Without a lamp, it's pitch black and very loud in the forest.
We have been back in Cusco since yesterday. Tomorrow a hike is planned before we continue to Puno on Monday.