Private luxury amazon lodge ideal for families The Amazon rainforest is a destination for true adventurers. Travelers who fear the mighty mosquito may pass on excursions from Puerto Maldonado into the Tambopata National Reserve, no matter how spectacular the wildlife watching may be. That said, Posada Amazonas and Refugio Amazonas lodges both highlight the intrepid aspects of the Amazon without sacrificing the comfort of their guests. I had the opportunity to stay at the two properties this April. They share many similarities, with roughly the same number of rooms; limited Internet access and electricity; fixed hours for dining; and, much to my delight, birdwatching towers with spectacular views. But there are some important distinctions to consider, which are especially essential when planning a trip to such a remote area. My whirlwind tour through the Amazon was certainly unconventional. Because of the transportation times, guests normally choose one property or the other and stay for at least three nights; I stayed at each lodge only one night. Luckily, my quick run through the two properties allowed me to compare them while still fresh in my mind. Posada Amazonas Lodge The main advantage of Posada Amazonas is that it is closer to the main city. The lodge is approximately 2 hours from Puerto Maldonado. After a short transfer from the airport to the port, it's about a 1 hour and 15 minutes journey by boat, followed by a 45-minute walk. The guides kept us well-fed during the journey. Snacks were provided during the walk -- a little banana, water, and cookies in a sweet little basket -- and in the boat, we received a boxed lunch with rice and chicken, juice, and an orange. All the meals are served at fixed hours in the inn, with dinner served at 7:00 PM.
Private luxury amazon lodge ideal for families The Amazon rainforest is a destination for true adventurers. Travelers who fear the mighty mosquito may pass on excursions from Puerto Maldonado into the Tambopata National Reserve, no matter how spectacular the wildlife watching may be. That said, Posada Amazonas and Refugio Amazonas…
Last week, three members of Aracari’s sales team had the opportunity to try out the climbing wall at Pirqa, one of Lima’s best indoor climbing gyms. The name Pirqa derives from the Quechua and Aymara words for a stone wall. In addition, for climbers, a pirqa is a pile of rocks used during a trek to show where the trail is so that they can continue along the right path. If your path leads you to the Pirqa climbing gym, you will discover that rock climbing can be a fun adventure for almost anyone from children to adults. Even if it’s your first time, the friendly instructors at Pirqa will give you helpful tips to get you started and make sure your experience is both fun and challenging. Here we share our expeirence testing our Piraq Climbing Wall Lima. Scaling Pirqa Climbing Wall Lima We arrived on a Friday evening and were welcomed by the friendly staff at the reception. They provided us with special shoes to wear. The shoes that climbers use are interestingly called “pies de gato” in Spanish, meaning “cat’s feet” because they are light, flexible and they grip well allowing the climber to move adeptly like a cat. Wearing clothes that are comfortable for exercise is recommended and there are lockers to use free of charge to leave your belongings while you climb. Mark, Giovanna and I were led off to the spacious climbing area to do 5 minutes of warm-up exercises for our arms and wrists in preparation for the climb. There are two sections, a bouldering area and the regular 15 meter-high wall. For more experienced climbers, the bouldering wall also has an overhanging roof area to practice climbing upside down and maneuvering over tricky areas. There are also cushions below since the climbers
Last week, three members of Aracari’s sales team had the opportunity to try out the climbing wall at Pirqa, one of Lima’s best indoor climbing gyms. The name Pirqa derives from the Quechua and Aymara words for a stone wall. In addition, for climbers, a pirqa is a pile of…
