The weather is tropical, with an average temperature of 32°C (89° F), ranging from 25°C (77° F) to 42°C (107° F). The hotter season usually ranges from December to March and comes with frequent afternoon rainfall. Between June and September you may need some warmer clothing, since occasional “friajes” or Patagonia Cold Fronts can reduce the temperature to 10°C (50°F). Cool comfortable cotton clothes are required to counter the heat while sweaters and jackets may be handy at night. See Equipment and Luggage. Visitors must anticipate the extreme heat and humidity of the jungle by finding out the exact weather condition at the time of travel in order to be ready with clothing and accessories.
PACKING LIST: - Long pants and long sleeve shirt made from light, breathable, quick-dry material - Good water resistant trekking shoes - Raingear (back-up gear is a good idea) - Binoculars - Canteen - Sun block, sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen - Insect repellent - A converter (voltage is 220). The hotel has a limited number of converters available - Contact lens solution and an extra set of contact lenses or glasses - Don’t forget your camera and/or video camera (we recommend a waterproof case), and, if it is not digital, bring plenty of film! (Activities such as filming, photography and/or sound recordings in Natural Protected Areas for commercial use with professional equipment, is prohibited) - Extra batteries. Thank you for considering that Peru does not have a battery recycling project. Please take your used batteries with you, or leave them at the Ecocenter.
EQUIPMENT AND LUGGAGE: It is important that you bring only necessary clothing and equipment to the lodge in your carry-on luggage. Due to weight and space limitations on the boat, passenger luggage is limited to 10 kg. (22 lbs.) per person. Additional luggage will be kept in our storage at Puerto Maldonado.
COMMUNICATION/TELEPHONE There is limited telephone access and no mobile phone coverage at the lodge. In case of emergency the Guest Service Department can contact the office in town via radio.