Ecoamazonia Lodge

Disappointing and extremely poor value, especially compared to the Heliconia Lodge we stayed at in the jungle near Iquitos. It was like they were on a budget cost-cutting drive with the worst breakfast we had in our month in Peru - mainly bread and fruit and only powdered milk for the tea/coffee. When we were collected at the airport we were given 15 minutes to pack what we needed in to a duffel bag, which was a big surprise. In our haste, with limited space, some of us took the wrong clothing for the weather in July. We slept fully clothed at night as it was so cold and there are only insect screens between you and the outside of your bungalow. It is not really a three day package as most of Day 1 is getting there. Day 2 we had a long stroll through the pebble tracks on their property in the morning and a visit to an island where they feed the monkeys in the afternoon. On Day 3 they insist you all check out at 7am and then put you on the 2 hour boat trip back to Pto Maldonado, even if your flight is in the evening. Beware of when the guide puts red stripes on your face from a local berry. Once you have washed it off, if you get a tiny smear on the threadbare hand towel they charge you a US$15 "laundry charge". Basically a money-generating scam.

Great place to experience Amazon jungle. We saw some animals like monkeys, a deer sloths, cayman etc. but didnt see jaguar. Many beautiful birds. The guides were very knowledgeable and worked hard all around the place in kitchen and outside. Percy went out of his way to provide special meals for my vegetarian needs. I'll highly recommend this place. The walks through the jungle were very fulfilling. They are doing a great job.

We had a wonderful week at Eco Amazonia, a perfect spot to relax after our five-day hike around Cusco. The bungalow we stayed in was clean and comfortable, with plenty of hot water, electricity, and even internet in the lobby. Our guide, Eduardo, was very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting facts about the area's plants and animals. The food was tasty, and we could refill our water bottles for free anytime with fresh, clean water. The lodge also had a beautiful area and a swimming pool. The staff was friendly and always ready to help. Highly recommended for a relaxing jungle getaway!

We discovered that booking the lodges near Puerto Maldonado is a free-for-all, especially when dealing with travel agents in Cusco. You will hear many exaggerations and lies from the third parties, so do some research. Luckily we discovered Eco Amazonia. They have an office in Cusco and HQ in Puerto Maldonado, as well as the lodge itself. The lodge owns a large area of land which includes dense jungle with paths, swamps, lakes, grottos, bridges, observation tower and monkey Island. No other lodges tour this area, just Eco Amazonia. This meant that you would not see other tourists outside the group during the tours. It is by far the most organised, professional and attractive lodge in the Los Madres de Dios River. Highly, highly recommended. Eduardo and his staff are extremely helpful and provide excellent guidance. All typical activities (trekking through jungle, piranha fishing, night boat tours, cayman and wildlife spotting, observation tower, swamp boat trips, bridge walking etc) can be arranged directly with Amazonia Eco Lodge, via one of their standard packages. All very well organised. No need to go through a third party. Very reasonable cost (we ended up paying approx. 250 dollars per person for 3 nights/2 days). Kids 10 years old and under get 40% off. Additionally, they include airport pickup and drop off, travel to and from the lodge (they have their own boats) and actively monitor flight times to adjust your travels. So easy. We were very well informed throughout with respect to meal and your times. Thanks to Oswaldo for the transportation and setup prior to arriving at the lodge Food is of high quality, with mixture of set meals and buffets. ALL meals are included. The cabins are clean, with mosquito nets on all open sides, we slept very comfortably with no insect annoyances. There is no air conditioning unfortunately (it is an eco lodge after all) but fans are provided in all cabins which are sufficient for a good night's sleep. Showers and bathrooms are also just fine, with hot water provided. Electricity all the time as they have a solar panel installation. Everyone is assigned a guide for the duration. The guides (Julio for us throughout) are extremely knowledgeable about the routes, wildlife, flora and local culture. Many many thanks Julio. The clubhouse includes the eating area, bar area, seating areas, pool table, fusball table and wifi at set times. Bandwidth is pretty good. The clubhouse is also mosquito free as there is mosquito netting around the whole building. The lodge also included a night boat tour which is for wildlife spotting as well as star gazing. Very cool. I have not experienced silence like that in a long time. An extra nice touch was were the animals running around, as it also doubles as a 'sanctuary' of sorts. So a monkey, parrot and different birds roaming around which you can interact with. Jenny the monkey kept grabbing my hand to take me to the hammock area to play, very cute. The lodge also own

I spent 3 Days in the Lodge and they brought me with the other guests out for 4 guided tours trough the Jungle, the monkey iland and on the river. The weather was perfect even if it was the rainy season and the team was doing an extraordinary job by showing us everything they got in the area.

I have stayed at this lodge three times in the past four years. It has a rustic look but is extremely pleasant in creature comforts. It is well maintained. The staff is very attentive. The spacious cabins have a large overhead fan that moves the air well, providing good circulation. Each cabin has a screened porch excellent for morning coffee or evening reading. The dining room serves breakfast and lunch buffet style, and dinner is a Peruvian dish featuring either chicken or beef. They have a full-service bar open in the evenings, with very reasonable drink prices. The guided tours are well done, with varying lengths. The tour of Monkey Island is memorable and a great photo opportunity to take pictures of native monkeys stealing bananas out of your hand or swiping off the top of your hat. After a long hike in the rainforest, the lodge's sizeable screened-in pool is refreshing.