Expenses for emergency medical care, evacuation or hospitalization are not covered in trip fees, and shall not be considered the responsibility of Margarita Tours or its operators. The tropical sun is very intense and it is very easy to burn or become dehydrated. A wealth of web-based health information about travel to tropical countries is available. The Iquitos area, located less than 3 degrees south of the Equator, is characterized by strong tropical sun and a warm humid climate. The dominant vegetation in the area is rain forest.
Rain normally occurs during the afternoon or night, and humidity levels are high.
During the dry season, several days may pass without rain, but normally there will be some rain several times during a week. During the rainy season, temperatures are higher, the nights warmer, and rain can be expected on a daily basis. Prescription medicines - sufficient to last the trip plus a few days. Sulfur powder is effective against chiggers. Tennis shoes or other canvas-topped shoes which dry quickly, with rubber soles.