Know Before You Go
Whether you're preparing for your upcoming adventure to the Amazon or just want to learn more about the world's largest rain forest, we've got you covered. We've rounded up an array of useful resources, from wildlife guides and packing tips to compelling first-hand accounts written by Nat Hab travelers and staff.
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Travel Tips
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Wildlife Guide
Wildlife Guide
From squirrel monkeys to pink river dolphins, learn about the incredible array of biodiversity you'll see on a trip to the Peruvian Amazon!
Amazon Nature Trivia
Amazon Nature Trivia
Take our wildlife quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with friends to see who knows the most about the Amazon rain forest.
Amazon Weather & Climate
Amazon Weather & Climate
Find out the monthly temperatures and average rainfall in the Amazon Basin, so you'll be prepared for any weather in store!
Amazon Packing List
Amazon Packing List
Browse our helpful packing guidelines, which contain gear and clothing recommendations for a cruise down the Amazon River in search of wildlife.
Travel Stories & Articles
Inside an Amazon River Cruise
Inside an Amazon River Cruise
—By Debra Kathman
I recently had the opportunity to go on a Natural Habitat Adventures trip to Peru, which included a river cruise on the Amazon. It was an amazing trip and gave me the opportunity to experience the incredible diversity of the Amazon while...
I recently had the opportunity to go on a Natural Habitat Adventures trip to Peru, which included a river cruise on the Amazon. It was an amazing trip and gave me the opportunity to experience the incredible diversity of the Amazon while...
Conservation and Traditional Medicine in the Amazon
Conservation and Traditional Medicine in the Amazon
The village these children live in is nestled along the headwaters of the Amazon River in Peru. Families here have lived in the region for generations and are experts in making the most...
10 things I learned in the Peruvian Amazon
10 things I learned in the Peruvian Amazon
—By Jon Tua
Giant water lilies in the Amazon provide food and shade for insects, catfish, and even freshwater stingrays. We spotted a group of baby spectacled caiman, a possible sign that the species is making...
Giant water lilies in the Amazon provide food and shade for insects, catfish, and even freshwater stingrays. We spotted a group of baby spectacled caiman, a possible sign that the species is making...
Traveler Story: The Great Amazon River Cruise
Traveler Story: The Great Amazon River Cruise
The Amazon rain forest is a bucket-list destination for any nature lover, and there's no better way to encounter rain forest wildlife than cruising the Amazon River aboard a deluxe riverboat. A...
Five Myths about Amazon River Dolphins
Five Myths about Amazon River Dolphins
—By Elissa Poma
The elegant gray-and-pink river dolphins that glide majestically through the chocolate-colored waters of the Amazon River aren’t always thought of in such glowing terms. In fact, many residents....
The elegant gray-and-pink river dolphins that glide majestically through the chocolate-colored waters of the Amazon River aren’t always thought of in such glowing terms. In fact, many residents....
