The Peruvian arm of the Amazon brings to life a junglebook fantasy. With greetings from charismatic wildlife, a gentle rainfall and illustrious folliage lining the stream, here’s a glimpse into the whimsical, untamed world.
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Phtography by James Geer.
Local Ribereño people
Local Ribereño people
Local Ribereño people on the Amazon.
Peruvian city Iquitos
Peruvian city Iquitos
As an entrance to the jungle lodges and tribal villages of the Amazon, Iquitos is a vibrant Peruvian city.
Fish steamed in banana leaf with fried manioc
Fish steamed in banana leaf with fried manioc
Fish steamed in banana leaf with fried manioc, jerky and chonta vinaigrette, served by Delfin I luxury cruise liner.
The Delfin I
The Delfin I
The Delfin I luxury Amazon cruiser.
Monkeys in the Amazon
Monkeys in the Amazon
A howler, white capuchin and spider monkey in the Amazon forrest.
Delfin I suite
Delfin I suite
A luxury suite abord the Delfin I Amazonian cruiser.
Amazonian fruits
Amazonian fruits
Exotic local fruits from the Amazonian jungle.
Piranha from Nauta Caño
Piranha from Nauta Caño
A welcoming guest on a fishing trip in Nauta Caño waters.
Rooftop deck of the Delfin I
Rooftop deck of the Delfin I
Aboard the rooftop deck of the Delfin I for a panoramic view of the Amazon River.
Chicken with olluco potato and castaño nut sauce
Chicken with olluco potato and castaño nut sauce
Chicken with olluco potato and a castaño nut sauce.
Caiman on the Amazon
Caiman on the Amazon
A local boy holds a caiman, a relative of the alligator, as he cruises the Amazon River.