The Amazon Basin Feature

The River: The Amazon is a natural choice for adventures, but sign up with a tour operator, who will know the safest places to explore.

Wild Things: Peru's Amazon basin has more than 50,000 plant, 1,700 bird, 400 mammal, and 300 reptile species. Bring binoculars.

Bass Fishing: Anglers test their skills versus the peacock bass, one of the world's strongest freshwater fighters.

River Lodges: Staying at a lodge on the Amazon, or one of its tributaries, is almost a prerequisite to visiting the Amazon Basin, where river and jungle life surround you.

Bird World: The incredible array of fantastical-looking birds will make an avian fanatic out of you. Boat cruise by the Allpahuayo Mishana National Reserve, Tamshiyacu Tahuayo Reserve, or Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.