Accommodation
Located deep in the Amazon Rainforest, the Muyuna Lodge has 17 ‘Jungle Style’ bungalows where visitors can enjoy an Amazonian stay in simple, but comfortable surroundings.
Set 130 kilometres upstream from Iquitos, on the banks of the Rio Yanayacu, a tributary of the Amazon, the Lodge has a restaurant, relaxing lounge, excellent local experts and prides itself for offering some of the best opportunities for seeing wildlife in its natural habitat in the northern Peruvian Amazon.
Each bungalow is hermetically protected by a mosquito net and has a terrace with its own hammock facing the river, where is possible to watch pink dolphins as well as fish in the river’s flood times. Visitors to the Muyuna Jungle Lodge become enchanted by the colourful sunsets and the deafening silence of the rainforest at night.
Transport
Muyuna provide all the necessary transportation from Iquitos to the Jungle Lodge and back again, plus all that is needed to enjoy the excursions offered.
Meals
Once you arrive in the care of the Muyuna team, all meals are included.
Staff
Local expert guides are on hand to make your trip as rewarding and enjoyable as possible. There is usually one guide to every six travellers.
Age Restriction
The Muyuna Amazon Lodge welcomes visitors of all ages who enjoy a reasonably active lifestyle.
Optional Activities
Walks
• Walks in the rainforest to find out the many medicinal uses of the plants, including cures for headaches, stomach aches, arthritis and even cancer.
• Walks in the rainforest in search of many species of animals.
• Night walks searching for nocturnal animals and insects.
• Walks to the high rainforest.
Community Visits
• Visits to the local but remote Amazonian village of San Juan.
Boat Trips
• Canoeing on hand made Amazonian canoes along the tributaries and nearby lakes
• Boat trips to see the beautiful and spectacular Amazon sunsets and sunrises.
Wildlife and Ecosystems
• Birdwatching trips
• Listen to the grey and/or pink river dolphins with a specialized equipment that only Muyuna Lodge has
• Visits the massive water lilies
• Search for the pre-historic looking Hoatzin birds
• Caiman sightseeing at night
• Tarantula hunting (very optional!)
Fishing
• Fishing for Piranha in the rivers and lakes.
Swimming
• Swimming in the mighty Amazon
• Swimming in the lakes.
Camping
• Camping out deep in the jungle.
Chilling Out
• Trip to a sandy beach on an Amazonian island
• Relaxing in one of the lodges many hammocks (no guide provided for this activity!)
What To Bring
The following list contains recommended items for youor trip to the Muyuna Amazon Lodge.
As the space in the boat is limited, please, try to take only the necessary things to the lodge. You can store your extra things in Muyuna´s Iquitos or Lima offices.
Clothes
- Swimming suit.
- Long sleeved shirt.
- Shorts.
- Long pants.
- Lot of socks.
Accessories
- Light ‘tennis’ shoes.
- Sandals.
- Rain coat.
- A hat.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Sun screen.
- A torch.
- A good book.
- Binoculars.
- Camera.
Recommendations
- Rubber boots (recommendable to wear when the people are walking through dense jungle. They are available in Iquitos but not included in the price).
- Light-coloured clothing is recommended to wear to avoid mosquitoes.
Group Size
1 to 40 people
Other Information
Muyuna offer a true, remote jungle experience. If you have any questions of concerns, do not hesitate to ask a question directly, through the ‘Enquire’ button above.
Operator Remarks
The Muyuna Amazon Lodge is a way of life for the owners, and their attention to your enjoyment of your trip, together with watchful eye on their impact upon the ecosystem and the local community makes this company one of the forefront of ecotourism in Peru’s northern Amazon region.
