You don't need to cross the world to enjoy the best trip for newlyweds. So, if the wedding dress, the banquet or the wedding rings forced you to adjust the budget, in the neighboring country you will find a destination that has it all. At least, for couples who are looking for an exciting place, but with spaces to dedicate love phrases to each other. If you are attracted by the untamed nature,get ready to enjoy a very special honeymoon in the Peruvian Amazon jungle.

Coordinates

After Brazil, Peru is the country with the second largest area of Amazon rainforest, comprising an area of 782,880 square km east of the Andes Mountains. It occupies 62% of the Peruvian territory, but is home to only 8% of the country's inhabitants. However, in the Amazon rainforest coexist the descendants of more than 51 indigenous peoples and several communities still survive.The Peruvian Amazon corresponds to a lush, humid and high altitude vegetation extension, in which it is found the largest share of biodiversity and endemisms in the continental world To travel from Chile to Peru you only need an identification document, either identity card or passport.

Main cities

Iquitos

It is the largest continental city in the world with no road access, so it can only be reached by air or river. It is located in the middle of the jungle At the end of the 19th century, Iquitos had a golden age thanks to the rubber fever, of which there are still traces through certain constructions. In addition, the city has several attractions In the latter, on the banks of the Amazon, people live in houses on floating stilts and move around in boats. You will also find the Quistococha tourist complex, built around a lagoon and a small lake, where you can enjoy the beauty of the landscape. the Pacaya Samiria Reserve, called "jungle of mirrors". The Amazon rainforest, for being the largest flooded forest in the Amazon.

Puerto Maldonado

This humid town, which was founded in 1902, is located about 524 km from Cusco, which gives it easy access. It has one of the richest ecosystems in the region. The Tambopata-Candamo National Reserve is located there, where you can admire the ritual of the "macaw clay lick". The Sandoval Lake, meanwhile, is another of the attractions of Puerto Maldonado. Ideal for canoeing The town also has a border market and many of its main streets remain unpaved, so they are full of muddy potholes. If you are going to premiere your gold rings in the Amazon jungle, you must pass through this town.

Pucallpa

Pucallpa is the only city in the Amazon that is linked to Lima by paved road, at a distance of 787 km. It is a port city, in constant growth, with a lively nightlife around its Plaza de Armas. Among other activities, you can learn about the native flora and fauna at the Pucallpa Natural Park and Manú National Park. In addition to seeing pink dolphins, you will have the option to fish, enjoy the beaches in the dry season and take a boat ride to discover the Shipibo villages that border this fresh water lake.

Cruises

No matter how extreme the destination may be, you should not forget that you are on your honeymoon and, in that sense, a good choice will be explore the Amazon aboard a luxury cruise ship With all the comforts, including first class accommodations, gourmet cuisine, relaxation areas, jacuzzi, lounge bar on deck, viewpoint and more, everything you need to relax, enjoy and dedicate some beautiful phrases of love while admiring the scenery. All cruises depart from the city of Iquitos and cover various routes through the Amazon. You will be amazed by the immensity of the Peruvian jungle. in a perfect trip for honeymooners.

Gastronomy

Another must on your honeymoon will be to try the typical food of the Amazon jungle... if you dare! They stand out, for example, local specialties such as giant ants or suri which is a big white worm. Now, if you prefer something less exotic You will find dishes such as Juane (chicken, rice and vegetables cooked inside a tree leaf), tacacho (mashed plantains with dried pork and chorizo) or Purtumute (stew based on beans with mote). Also, you will be able to enjoy excellent fish For example, the Chuchuhuasi, named after a tree that grows in the jungle, is made with the bark macerated in brandy and bee honey.

Stay

Although the offer is becoming more and more varied, tourists tend to stay in lodges, which are rustic cabins built in the middle of the jungle These facilities are fully integrated into the environment and try to minimize the environmental impact as much as possible. However, if you prefer something more extreme, you can also find bungalows suspended from trees You will be able to sleep under the starry sky, surrounded by vegetation and nocturnal animals. You will go from the stress of choosing the decorations and the wedding cake, to a state of maximum relaxation and introspection.

Sports

Finally, the Peruvian Amazonian rainforest is also a privileged destination for outdoor tourism and adrenaline lovers Being in direct contact with nature, you will be able to practice many sports during your honeymoon, such as canopy, kayaking, trekking, fishing, rappel, canoeing, bungee jumping and rafting. The best of all is that you will have native guides of the region and certified in each of these disciplines.

Along with the rest of the Amazon, the Peruvian jungle is one of the great green lungs of the planet, and it is definitely worth getting to know. So, if you have just exchanged your engagement rings or are already in the right land choosing your wedding ornaments, it will serve you well to learn in advance all that this place has to offer.