Travel Photography in the Amazon Region, Peru

Oddly, I have been to Peru twice and have never been to Macchu Picchu.  On both occasions, the groups I was photographing and assisting flew directly into Iquitos, a somewhat jungle-locked oasis of Inca Cola, pink dolphins, and lots of water.  On both occasions I was also served an extra helping of the Tahuayo River Basin, a great hideaway about one-hour’s boat ride from the city down the Amazon and then up a tributary (of which there are many).  There are some great lodges in the region, but this one was particularly awesome, as it was high on stilts and seemed like the true family Robinson experience.  The second time I was there we even slept in just a mosquito netted “family room” high up in the canopy…the jungle noises at night were off the hook.  If you’re looking for a crazy vacation, honeymoon, or travel destination off the beaten path, tell them I sent you.

The Amazon Region in Peru is like no other.  The pink dolphins, the jungle, the people.

"Monkey on the Amazon" Iquitos, Peru. ©JoelAddams.com

"Girl in Tahuayo" Amazon River, Peru. ©JoelAddams.com

"Boy Looking In" Amazon River, Peru. ©JoelAddams.com

"Farmacia" Amazon River, Peru. ©JoelAddams.com

"Biologist, Aid Worker, Amazon" Amazon River, Peru. ©JoelAddams.com

"Girl in the Suburbs" Iquitos, Peru. ©JoelAddams.com

"Worker, Iquitos" Iquitos, Peru. ©JoelAddams.com

"Boy, Iquitos" Iquitos, Peru. ©JoelAddams.com

"Unisex" Iquitos, Peru. ©JoelAddams.com

"Boy, Beam of Light" Iquitos, Peru. ©JoelAddams.com

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