Posada Amazonas

I went to Posada as part of a wider group trip, so did not pay for it directly. The lodge feels very far from anywhere and yet it feels incredibly safe. The rooms are open to nature, but nothing was ever damaged (use the safe boxes as advised, especially for food - not that you'll need any - the catering is excellent, with plenty of vegetarian options, and snacks are also provided between meals). There are flushing toilets, incredible shower facilities and the beds are very comfortable with mosquito nets placed at night by the staff. Drinking water vats are strategicvally placed throughout the lodge but you may have a long-ish walk to the common areas through corridors. Some parts of the corridors are open to the elements, but umbrellas are provided everywhere in case of rain. There is obviously no air conditioning, but this helps you acclimatise. The lodge is run by a family and others from the Infierno community, which gives the place a homely feel, with resident tour guides and a local geologist for citizen science projects. Massage services are available and there is a local shop for souvenirs and essentials like bug spray, clothing and torches. Tons of activities can be arranged, but it's also nice to relax in the hammocks and common areas and listen to the sounds of nature. While this hotel is not going to be for everyone, I had the most incredible time!

This was supposed to include local culture but we didn't get that at all. We visited a farm but didn't learn anything about how people lived there. Instead, we spent a lot of time looking at birds and insects. The lodge was also disorganized - the boutique didn't open during posted hours, the massage sign up process was different depending on who you ask, there was zero information on how to sign up for the Wired Amazon activities. We paid a lot and felt like we didn't get what was advertised. I know animals cannot be guaranteed, but this lodge was supposed to focus in culture. We will not do this again and would not recommend it to anyone.