Researchers and students interested in longer-term stays qualify for more reduced rates. Field assistants can be hired most economically from local communities, though researchers will need to have a working knowledge of Spanish for communication purposes. Non-Peruvian field assistants will be assessed station charges at the graduate student rate. For hiring a field assistant, notify Project Amazonas well in advance. Researchers have priority.
Users assume responsibility for fuel and boatman costs, if applicable.
Access is via the city of Iquitos, which is served by air and river. No roads link the city to the outside world. Additional information about Iquitos, and travel to Peru and Iquitos can be found in our Amazon Travel web page. The Orosa and Apayacu Rivers are located due east of Iquitos, and some 125 km downriver on the Amazon River. By speedboat, Madre Selva can be reached in 3.5 hours if water levels are high.