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South America

Tahuayo Lodge Review: Is an Amazon Jungle Trip Actually Worth It?

May 17, 2026
Image of Tahuayo Lodge on the Amazon River in Peru

I have wanted to go to the Amazon for years. Years. So when I booked a Peru girls trip with my friend Vanessa, finding a tour that built a few nights at Tahuayo Lodge into the itinerary was never really a question. That part was always happening.

We Almost Missed Machu Picchu Because of Our Tour Operator — Here’s Exactly How to Get Tickets

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026
Image of Marcie Cheung at Machu Picchu

We were settling in for dinner in Arequipa when the WhatsApp message came through.

Our tour operator had something to tell us. Casually. Via group chat. We didn’t have permits to visit Machu Picchu.

My Epic Peru Girls Trip: From the White City to the Amazon Jungle

May 17, 2026May 16, 2026
Check out this Peru itinerary that covers Arequipa, Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the Amazon. Photo of Marcie Cheung and Vanessa Hunt at Machu Picchu

I saw a deal for 65% off a Peru tour covering Machu Picchu and the Amazon. I texted my friend Vanessa. Ten minutes later we were booked.

Image of a woman wearing a hat and red dress in Puerto Rico

About Marcie

I’m a Seattle-area mom to a 6th grader and 3rd grader. We believe in traveling as a family as soon as possible and sharing our tips and tricks with other families!

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