Region: South America
Location: Left bank of the Marañón River, buffer zone of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Loreto, Peru (about 120 km southwest of Iquitos)
Type: Ecolodge
Established: Not publicly stated
Accommodation inventory: 10 cabins, each with private bathroom, mosquito net, and garden-facing terrace. Cabin types include family cabins (3–6 people), cabins for couples and small groups, and a premium cabin with total privacy.
Connectivity: Not publicly stated
Access: Commercial Flight + Road + Boat (fly to Iquitos, then approximately 90 minutes by road to Nauta, then by boat on the Marañón River to the lodge — total travel time approximately 3 hours from Iquitos)
Best season: November–April for the “Selva de los Espejos” (Mirror Jungle) at peak water levels; May–October for forest walks, river beaches, and turtle hatching
Languages: English, Spanish (expert guides)
Dining: All-inclusive. Native cuisine using local ingredients. Participatory gastronomy experiences are part of the cultural programme.
Chef: Not a private-chef venue
Dietary: Not publicly stated
Conservation: Located within the buffer zone of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, a protected area of 2,080,000 hectares. The lodge emphasises interpretive biodiversity guiding — “we don’t show you the jungle, we interpret it.”
Community: Works with the Kukama Kukamiria culture. Visits to local communities, including the Pua Kamatawara women artisan collective, are part of the cultural programme.
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Guaranteed pink and grey river dolphin sightings. Caiman route. Over 449 bird species and primates in natural behaviour. Sloths, ronsocos (capybaras), migratory birds from North America (May–October).
- Avian & Special Interest: Birdwatching programmes. Over 449 bird species. 2,000 species of flora and fauna across the reserve.
- Adventure & Waterways: Itinerant camping. Navigation through the “Selva de los Espejos” (Mirror Jungle). Aguaje palm climbing. Day and night interpretive walks. River beach experiences (May–October).
- Cultural & Immersion: Kukama Kukamiria cosmovision. Pua Kamatawara women artisans. Participatory native gastronomy. Visits to local communities.
- Wellness & Luxury: Not a luxury lodge. Simple cabins designed to blend with the forest. Private terraces, mosquito nets, private bathrooms. The value is the curated experience and interpretive guiding, not the amenities.
Important Visitor Notes
- This is an interpretive lodge, not a resort. The lodge’s philosophy is “we don’t show you the jungle, we interpret it.” Guests should expect guided, curated experiences rather than independent exploration.
- Access requires road + boat. From Iquitos, 90 minutes by road to Nauta, then by boat on the Marañón River. Total approximately 3 hours. This is manageable, but not instant.
- Cabin types vary. Family cabins (3–6 people), cabins for couples, and a premium cabin with total privacy. Confirm which cabin type you’re booking.
- Travelers’ Choice 2025 winner. The lodge is ranked in the top 10% of hotels worldwide by Tripadvisor.
Contact
pacayasamiria.com.pe · Contact via website form
Coordinates: -5.2012, -74.59319 (per Mapcarta listing for the lodge on the Marañón River)