Danny, Segundo and the team took care of me during the stay. it was really good.

Stayed in November 2023

There was nothing I didn’t like. Obviously know it’s a rustic property but that’s why we are in the Amazon 😊😊

My experience in the jungle with jacamar tours exceeded all of my expectations. It was truly an amazing experience. First I would like to say I am a solo traveler, and while I’m pretty well traveled I still wanted to be sure I could have a safe experience that would check all the boxes in terms of what is offered for the jungle tour. I picked Jacamar tours because it had good reviews and it looked well positioned on one of the tributaries off the Amazon river. I must say it did not disappoint! Shortly after I booked, Danny the tour guide reached out to me just to touch base and help gear me up. I truly appreciated that and it made me feel like I already had a connection and that I would go into the jungle knowing what I should do and bring. Make sure you bring bug spray and long sleeve shits/pants. With spray the bugs were not bad at all btw. After I arrived in Iquitos he met me that evening and it was really great to put a face to the name and discuss further what it would be like. As mentioned, you pay for the room and then the price for the tour guide is $50 per day. Also please remember that these people work incredibly hard and keep us safe out in the jungle. Without them we would not have this experience. So it is customary to leave a tip beyond the $50 per day that you pay for the tours, I chose to leave a very generous tip, it’s up to you but really think about how wonderful the experience is and try to tip as much as you can at the end. Also bear in mind that your tours are private and customized for what you want- you do not go on tours with a big group of people which is awesome. I cannot begin tor explain what a great price this is for a person that is literally from the jungle and stayed with me the whole time! He was so kind and knowledgeable- Danny truly made the experience more than I ever could have imagined.

Stayed in November 2022

Nothing

Danny our guide was great. Food was good, too.

Stayed in September 2022

The water pressure in the shower is low, and the building standards are adequate. But, this is to be expected for the location! It's all part of the experience. The staff really makes up for any shortcomings in the accommodations.

Our guide, Dinni and our boat driver, Saudi, were excellent! All of the staff were very friendly and accommodating and seemed interested in making our experience at Jacamar enjoyable. The lodge itself is very basic and primitive, but certainly adequate for lodging and the food was good. Fresh fish and chicken were meal basics and the fruits and juices provides each time we returned from excursions were delicious. After fishing, our catch was cooked two different ways for our lunch. Dinni was very good at spotting wildlife and found monkeys every outing in the jungle, and pink dolphins in the river when we went out searching for them. He also tailored the outings to fit our interests providing very personalized service. The transfers from and returning to the airport were flawless and easy for us. Overall, an excellent experience.

Stayed in September 2022

Perhaps a bit more explanation from guides on animal life in the jungle. Be prepared that lodge has some expectation on tipping at the end of your stay. I personally find it difficult to figure out the right amount for tipping, and used 10% rule for my overall stay. Clearly, this place has no wifi or 4G connection. On your tours, you accosionally pass by a small jungle village, where there is 4G, and where you can quickly check up on emails.

Jacamar lodge is very well organised. Accomodation is nice, rooms cleaned, good meals and drinks. Also the tours in the jungle to spot birds, trees, dolphins, monkey's are well organized, but what you get to see obviously depends on the day and some luck. I certainly appreciated my stay, and the support from Jacamar lodge to pick me and my family up from my hotel and bring me back to my hotel in Iquitos. Scoring the accomodation is difficult since i have no way to compare this with similar accomodations. In any case, I think this accomadation is offering good value for money. great experience!

Stayed in August 2022

The location and the staff were amazing. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide in Junior, and the lodge in itself was also very comfortable to stay in. The tours were all very diverse as well as manageable and flexible. Everything was very well organized and we were very well taken care of by our guide and the lodge staff. We stayed for 5 days and 4 nights which ended up being perfect, as we really got to see everything and all sorts of animals from Sloths to pink dolphins and Caymans. In-between tours there was also plenty of time yo relax. FYI, there is no wifi or reception, which we however very much enjoyed as it allowed us to fully disconnect from our other life and enjoy this wild Amazonian paradise.

Stayed in May 2022

It was the best experience we ever had. Our tour guide was Danny and he knew the place really well. So we catched 8 Piranhas (15 in total), saw dolphins and even the Pygmy Marmoset! We were so lucky that sloths were near the lodge so we could see one from 5 meters away. Other animals we saw were big spiders, triboas (snake) and Leguane and of course a lot of monkeys. We would always recommend to do 3 or 4 nights, so that if you don't have luck to see an animal or with the weather, you can try another day. Danny knew every bird by sound and we learned so much. The lodge had everything we expected, it was clean and the food was quite good. You can try every day another juice. Everyone was really friendly to us! But don't underestimate the mosquitos. Bring enough Mosquitospray and try to wear always white clothes. You pay 45 dollars per day for the tours extra, but it was totally worth it.

Stayed in March 2022

not so clean

Amazing experience! We had a room with a view of the river, surrounded by plants, butterflies, frogs and multicolored birds. We never tired of the sounds of the jungle and of its colours, tastes and smells. The food was great and tasty, made with genuine local produce such as river fish, jungle fruits and vegetables and homegrown chicken, and the service friendly and attentive. There was a guide dedicated to me and my friend 24 hours a day, Danny, who was nice and funny and explained us everything about the animals, the plants, the legends and the people of the jungle. In three days we have been everywhere by boat and on foot and have seen everything there was to see: monkeys, dolphins, butterflies, amazonic birds, local villages, giant trees, snakes and sloths. I strongly recommend the lodge and especially the excursions with Danny and his colleagues. Don’t forget to bring mosquito repellent and a raincoat!

Stayed in March 2022

If you expect to be in the middle of the jungle rather than a town centre hotel, you will not be disappointed. The journey from Iquitos is about 2 1/2 hours so most people did 3 days/2 nights or 4 days/ 3 nights.

Sorry Machu Picchu but Jacamar Lodge will provide me with the most, great memories of my trip to South America. From having several monkeys coming down from a giant tree and then trying to all sit on my head to trying to work out which sounds are which in the cacophony of the jungle throughout the night , this was just an incredible experience. Danny, my guide was extremely kind and patient when he was helping an old , unfit, European like me. If it wasn’t for him , I would not have seen nearly as much. The Lodge is in the jungle, by a tributary of The Amazon. Electricity is provided by solar panels and petrol generators. As a result there are no fans and the lights go off at 9 pm. The mosquitoes are a nuisance, but you really are away from most civilisation and this isn’t a glamping trip. There is a cook who has her own kitchen . She gets fresh provisions every day so there are three good quality meals every day. Going piranha fishing with a branch was one of the more original experiences that I had. At no point did I feel that I was ever in any danger as Danny always “had my back”. Beds were comfortable and the mosquito net worked most of the time. The lodges give you enough privacy so that you can relax in a hammock, wearing a wet t shirt without anyone seeing you. This is the real reason that I travel - a unique, unforgettable experience. Thanks to Danny for making it so simple.

Stayed in February 2022

the area was safe

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Stayed in November 2021

Nothing really.

The Jacamar staff were great, very welcoming flexible and accommodating. The whole experience was very pleasant and highly recommend to book a guided tour. Our guide Adriel was really amazing!

Stayed in July 2021

In the comments before it's said the food is amazing. For us it was very very basic, rice, salad and meat (like every menu del día we had during 3 months). We were a bit sad to not have more vegetables and not the possibility to try the fruits of the jungle. Also we stayed one day too long, I think the best is 2 nights 3 days because after it is just jungle walk after jungle walk to try to see animals. We didn't see many animals (we saw monkeys and birds) but I mean, that's nature. They provide the taxi from the airport when you arrive but let you basically at the dock of the boat when you leave and you have to manage your own transport. Finally we feel that the lodge, whereas 1h45 from Iquitos, is still very very close to a lot of villages so the wildlife is not very visible.

Our guide, Raoul, was very nice. The piranha fishing is nice, boat at sunrise to listen the bird is amazing. Also the sunset in the Amazon river was beautiful. We liked that it was all organized. Quantity of food is very good (it's self service). They are flexible to arrange if you have special request.

Stayed in October 2021

The whole lodge would benefit from some TLC and the bathrooms particularly are tiny (given the rooms are really big) - some thought could be given to one or two small changes such as better towels and bedding which would make a big difference.

Jacamar lodge is a great place in the Jungle, with super friendly staff and a fantastic shabby-chic ambience, we enjoyed the food, excursions and the overall experience and would recommend it to people looking for an authentic Amazon time

Stayed in July 2021