The Amazon Expeditions lodge is called “Palo Verde Lodge” (Green Branch Lodge). The name “Palo Verde” comes from the Capirona Tree who’s trunk and branches are smooth and are a rich, dark green color. Capirona’s grow throughout the area of the Yanayacu River where our lodge is located and all around the lodge itself.
The Yanayacu River, a small tributary of the Amazon River, is approximately 50 miles (110Km) south of Iquitos, Perú, the largest city in the Perúvian jungle. Our eco-lodge consists of ten interconnected bungalows, a dining room, a lounge area and the kitchen.
Our Bungalows
Each of our ten jungle bungalows at Palo Verde Lodge offers guests the safety and comfort of home without sacrificing the authenticity ofthe jungle experience. Each bungalow has screened windows and wood panel ceilings that protect against the elements and mosquitoes. With thatched roofs and handcrafted decorations, your living environment is designed to be comfortable and homey, the ideal place to relax after a full day enjoying the jungle.
Bungalow Features:
- Running water
- Fully modernized bathrooms
- Refreshing cool water showers
- Comfortable beds and a variety of bed configurations
- Closet for storing your belongings
- Open air veranda with hammocks that overlook the Yanayacu River **
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Environmental Responsibility
The rain forests of South America are disappearing and, as an environmentally friendly and responsible adventure company, we are committed to helping conserve and protect the natural resources of the area. More than 40% of our lodge, bungalows and buildings are built from repurposed wood and renewable resources from the forest such as palm thatch and other material. Adding to the ambiance and authenticity of the jungle experience, our lodge does not have electricity. The facility and bungalows are illuminated at night by the soft glow of oil lamps.
Amazon Expeditions does have a generator that runs during part of the day to provide refrigeration for perishables and to charge batteries. We do not offer electricity all day in order to preserve the tranquility and ambience of the rain forest.
