Visiting the Amazon Rainforest - Iquitos and the Ceiba Tops Lodge

For visitors to Peru, a visit to the Amazon Jungle is ainto the jungle that surrounds the jungle lodge. Guests
unique experience that exposes them to a specialare able to experience what makes the jungle so
natural world that can only be experienced from thespecial, seeing its diverse plant and animal life.
jungle.Other lodge activities include going on river excursions
The Ceiba Tops lodge is 25 miles from the Exploramawhich can take you along the mighty Amazon River
Dock in Iquitos, which is only accessible by flight ordolphin watching, as well as if you are lucky, jungle
boat, making the jungle city isolated and special in itself.animals coming to the waters shore to drink.
The jungle surrounding the city of Iquitos is packed fullYou can also visit the local Yagua community that has
of lodges and accommodations for visitors that arelived on the land since before European conquest in
looking for adventure and to escape the hustle andthe 1500's. Visitors are able to learn about the traditions
bustle of modern life.and culture of the tribe, as well as be able to learn
When you stay at any of the lodges all your mealsabout how their way of life was affected by
are normally included as well as all the tours andEuropean conquest.
excursions that are offered by the lodge you chooseThe tribe's elders also use a traditional blowgun to hunt
to stay in.prey, which can be demonstrated to lucky visitors.
The Ceiba Tops lodge is the only lodge though withJungle Canopy Walkway
luxury comforts such as a swimming pool and spa.One of the best activities thought for guests to the
This is the ideal way to relax on an Amazon vacation.jungle is the trip to the Canopy Walkway. The
The lodge also boasts air conditioned rooms to helpwalkway is at a height of 35 meters and provides
you beat the humidity as well as private bathrooms forvisitors the chance to walk above the jungle canopy
each of its 72 rooms.with a distance of over half a mile!
The El Toucan bar is perfect for having a relaxingYou are able to see the special views of the jungle, its
drink whilst sitting by the pool in the unique Amazonnatural wildlife and its thick vegetation.
rainforest surroundings. In the evening it has beenSince the development of the canopy walkway,
known for local guides to indulge guests with junglescientists have been able to get deeper into the jungle
legends.to further gain and understanding of the jungle's unique
When you arrive at the lodge you start your vacationlife.
almost immediately, with you being able to go on a hike