Refugio Amazonas

Stunning. Be one with nature. I have no words…what a beautiful wild place Refugio Amazonas is and the entire staff there are such wonderful people. Absolutely delicious food. We are vegetarians and had plenty of options. I was there with my 7 yo and our guide was Timo, incredibly knowledgeable and with such a keen eye for wild life. Where I saw leaves, he spotted the sloth, just one example. I am extremely grateful for your service, Timo. The scientific night talks are very informative and gave us an understanding of the importance of the work these people are doing. There is an outdoor playground for kids and covered area for different activities, in case of rain. My son built a jaguar puzzle. We did have a frog and a stick insect as visitors in the room. Very entertaining as we’ve only seen a stick insect in cartoons and documentaries This was the highlight of our trip and I hope I will have a chance to return one day.

Such a fabulous place to stay! It’s a bit further along the river than some of the other lodges and the surrounding jungle is beautiful! We happened to visit in a cold spot (I never knew that happened!) and the fact that hot water bottles were put in our bed to warm it up while we were having dinner was just such a wonderful touch!! The choice of activities is just great and our guide was brilliant, very informative and she went out of her way to seek out wildlife. The biologist talks after dinner (the food was delicious) were not something we’ve done before but so interesting! All the staff were just lovely and the manager just fabulous, (even hooking up a communal monitor so we and all those who wanted to could watch the Euros one night!) I would so recommend staying here!

Our stay at Refugio Amazonas was absolutely incredible. The lodge is beautiful and blends perfectly with the surrounding rainforest, offering a wide variety of activities that we thoroughly enjoyed. The food was excellent—breakfast, lunch, and dinner were all delicious and thoughtfully prepared. The staff truly went above and beyond in every aspect. They were friendly, attentive, and made us feel completely at home. A special thank you to the team for their outstanding care when one of our friends came down with a high fever. They acted quickly and compassionately, providing medicine, calling a doctor, and even preparing special meals to support recovery. We were genuinely touched by their kindness and professionalism. This lodge is not only a gateway to the Amazon, but also a place where you’re treated with genuine care and hospitality. Highly recommended! Special thanks to Timo and Tanya!