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Pacaya Samiria is the second-largest protected natural area in Peru. It is a paradise for nature lovers, with extraordinary biodiversity that includes more than 1,000 animal species and 965 species of wild plants.
The reserve’s flooded tropical forests form a self-sustaining ecosystem that is home to oxbow lakes such as El Dorado Lake, as well as Indigenous communities located within the reserve’s buffer zone.
What to do in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Trekking through the Amazon is a unique experience. In Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, visitors can immerse themselves in a vibrant and diverse ecosystem, navigating its rivers and following jungle trails while enjoying close contact with nature.
One of the reserve’s main attractions is its oxbow lakes, such as El Dorado Lake, whose mirror-like waters perfectly reflect the sky and create a truly remarkable landscape. Along the way, visitors can spot a wide variety of local wildlife, including exotic birds and playful monkeys, while enjoying the tranquility of the Amazon rainforest.
Kuélap Fortress / © PROMPERÚ
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The experience is further enhanced through immersive tourism led by local Indigenous communities, who share their knowledge and way of life, allowing visitors to develop a deeper connection with the natural and cultural environment.
How to get to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve?
Route 1
Lima - Iquitos:
Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes
Iquitos-Nauta:
Approximately 2 hours
Nauta - Community January 20
Approximately 1 hour
What to do in Pacaya Samiria National Reserve?
You can take impressive photos of the forest’s lakes.
Go out at night in search of tarantulas and caimans.
Go canoeing and fish for piranhas at the lakes.
General information
Schedule:
Varies depending on the tour operator
Price:
Foreign visitors: PEN 30
Adults: PEN 15
Children: PEN 8
Local visitors: PEN 8
Local children: PEN 8
Reference rate
Essential items:
Light clothing, sunscreen, a first-aid kit, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, a rain poncho, sunglasses, a cap, flashlight, insect repellent, a waterproof jacket, binoculars, water, a camera, and cash.
Altitude:
Minimum: 70 meters above sea level
Maximum: 220 meters above sea level
Weather:
21°C min / 38°C max
