Pacaya Samiria is the second largest protected natural area in Peru. It is a paradise for nature lovers, with a biodiversity that includes more than 1000 species of animals and 965 species of wild plants.
The Reserve’s humid, tropical and flooded forests form an autonomous ecosystem that is home to oxbow lakes such as Lake El Dorado, and indigenous communities who supplement their incomes through experiential tourism initiatives.
How to get to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve?
Route 1
Lima - Iquitos:
1 h 40 min approximately
Iquitos-Nauta:
2 h approximately
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
Times:
Dependent upon the operatorPrice:
Foreign nationals: S/30
Adults: S/15
Children: S/8
Locals: S/8
Local children: S/8*Referential price
Essentials:
Light clothing, sunscreen, first aid kit, sports shoes, hat, rain poncho, sunglasses, flashlight, insect repellent, waterproof jacket, binoculars, water, camera, cash.Altitude:
119 meters above sea levelClimate:
Min. 21 ℃/ Max. 38 ℃
