Pre-departure information
How to get there
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Lima – Tarapoto
From Lima, you will need to take a one-hour flight to Tarapoto.
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Airport – Lodge
From the Tarapoto airport, our team will transfer you by car/van to Bosque Guardián Lodge, on a trip of approximately one hour along the highway to Yurimaguas.
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In your own car
If you are traveling in your own car, take the highway to Yurimaguas until you reach km 27.9.
Rack rates
Rate per room per night, in US dollars (US$). Taxes included.
| Room type | Forest | Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Single | US$ 350 | US$ 370 |
| Double | US$ 370 | US$ 390 |
Your trip with us includes
- Transportation from/to the Tarapoto airport (shared basis)
- All meals
- Activities (shared basis)
- Accommodation
Not included
- Spa services
- Laundry services
- Snacks / Alcoholic drinks
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
What to bring?
Bosque Guardián provides rubber boots.
- Hiking pants or shorts
- Long sleeve fleece or sweater
- Sun hat
- Full rain gear (jacket and pants)
- Well broken-in hiking boots or shoes
- Camera gear (long lens)
- Binoculars
- Reusable water bottle
- Prescription medications
- Sunglasses, prescription glasses
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Swimsuit
- Sandals
- Dry bags or waterproof backpacks or waterproof duffel bags
Climate
Cordillera Escalera has a warm and humid climate, with temperatures dropping at night. The average annual temperature is 26 °C; the warmest months are from October to January, with average high of 31 °C.
Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with more than 3000 mm of annual precipitation. The average relative humidity is 75%.
- 26 °C Average annual temperature
- 31 °C Average high (October – January)
- +3000 mm Annual precipitation
- 75% Average relative humidity
Health
- We recommend using insect repellent.
- Bring your own medications.
- Please notify us of any medical condition you may have prior to your arrival. This includes any allergies.
- The Ministry of Health (MINSA) recommends that people planning to travel to jungle areas get vaccinated against yellow fever at least 10 days before their trip.
Useful information
Wifi
Since we are located in a remote, forested area, our Wi-Fi in the cabins and common areas is limited.
Plug & Power
The cabins are equipped with 220V power outlets. Type C (European) outlets and built-in USB ports. If your devices use a different plug type, please remember to bring a travel adapter.
Dietary requirements
Please notify us of any specific dietary requirements prior to your arrival.
Tipping
Tips are voluntary. If you’d like to leave a tip, you can do so at the end of your stay. It will be distributed among everyone who helped make your trip a unique experience. If you’d like to leave a tip for a specific person, please indicate this at check out.