The Price of Gas, and the Exchange Rate in Iquitos Peru October 21st 2007 This series of posts should help answer some of the questions I get asked all the time. What is the exchange rate? How much for a gallon of gas in Iquitos Peru? How much does it cost to outfit a major Amazon expedition? How long does it take to get organized? How do you know how much pure water to stock? How much food? How much does your insurance cost? How much would it cost to build a boat like ... read more
South America » Peru » Loreto » Iquitos » Amazon Rainforest Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more
After traveling on six continents and lots of countries and islands, I guess I have had more adventures than most people. Viet Nam, Chiapas Mexico, some events that happened in Central America, island hopping the South Pacific, three African safaris, climbing the volcanoes of Uganda to be with the mountain gorillas, the Congo and Rwanda, Down Under, but my best adventure is the one I am having now, cruising in my boats on the Amazon River to the Amazon Rainforest.... full info