Arriving to Canto Luz
Canto Luz is located outside of the city of Puerto Maldonado which has international airport with flights from Lima, Cusco, Rio Branco (Brazil). The tickets can be bought through local air companies such as LAN, Star Peru, Peruvian Airlines and TAM.
Puerto Maldonado is also accessible by bus or a car from Cusco (8hr).
Once you arrive to Puerto Maldonado, one of us will meet you at the airport or the bus terminal and guide you to Canto Luz which is reachable first by car, then boat and the last leg of the journey is on foot.
Vaccination and Travel Kit
Its always advisable to consult your physician and epidemics reports before you depart for the Amazon.
It is recommended to bring with you:
Travel insurance
Yoga mat/sleeping roll
Light blanket/Sheet/Sarong
Towel
Bathing suit
Sandals/ Flip-flops
Natural and biodegradable products such as shampoo and soap.
Organic tampons/ Moon cup
Long sleeved clothes for the jungle ( Thick, yet loose, clothes is the best protection against insects)
White or light ceremonial clothes
Travel clothes/city wear
Flash light and spare batteries ( kinetic torch or rechargeable batteries recommended) Remember, there is no electricity in the jungle for charging
Money belt
Water bottle
Pocket knife
Personal medical kit (tea tree oil, GSE ( grapefruit seed extract), lavender oil, propolis etc.)
Citronella essential oil or other natural insect repellent
Spanish dictionary
For jungle walks the local people usually use thick rubber boots and machete that can be bought cheaply in Puerto Maldonado, so is a hammock.
To minimize your ecological footprint, its advised to bring only biodegradable products into the jungle and carry all the garbage such as plastic and batteries back into the city or to their place of origin to be disposed of properly
Once you arrive to Lima, most transactions are done in cash (Peruvian Nuevo Sol) There are ATMs at the airport and in the city ( Lima and Puerto Maldonado). Remember to notify your bank about cash withdrawals in Peru and check your daily withdrawal limit. Also, as in many South American countries, the currency exchange places might refuse to accept old, worn, torn bills, or any bills that have writing on them.
Remember that Peru is a conservative society and as in many latin countries single women attract attention. It is advised to be modest in clothing.
Peru is relatively safe country, but pickpocketing is a common occurrence. Dont carry important documents with you and only enough cash necessary for the day. Avoid putting your wallet in back pocket or leaving your bags unattended. It is a good idea to scan all your documents and store them online in case any of them get lost.
We will take care to communicate with each arriving guest to ensure that everyone is properly prepared for the journey. If you have any questions or concerns - write to us.
