About Curuhuinsi Lodge
About Us
We are about offering 100% community-based jungle tours experience in the Peruvian Amazon,in the Iquitos area, specifically focused on the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve and the Yarapa Community Reserve, the owner and Main Guide, Gerson Pizango is a highly reputable Amazon jungle guide and the founder of Curuhuinsi Lodge and Amazon Jungle Guide, an ecotourism operator in Iquitos, Peru.
He is well-known for his extensive knowledge of the rainforest, personalized tours, and commitment to supporting his local community through tourism, Gerson has over 26 years of experience as a guide, stemming from a background that includes military service as a jungle scout, award-winning: In 2011, he won an international tourism award for the “Best Local Guide in the Peruvian Amazon,” recognized by organizations including National Geographic, Lonely Planet and Iquitos Times, a local Newspaper in Iquitos.
All tours are guided by Gerson Pizango the expert, military-trained guide, who combines his military experience with a deep local knowledge of the Peruvian Amazon, That “touch” of military experience mixed with jungle wisdom guarantees two things: impeccable safety and a level of discipline not found on just any tour, He’s the ideal profile for those seeking an authentic adventure in the Peruvian Amazon, feeling in the hands of someone with a deep understanding of the area.
Gerson Pizango
Founder and CEO
Gerson Pizango became a jungle scout, running tours in the Amazon rainforest, after completing his military service. Ultimately, he started Curuhuinsi Lodge to help support his village.
Growing up in the Amazon jungle, Gerson naturally learned many invaluable skills. He is best known for his fun, personalized tours and extensive knowledge of the area. On top of that, he is an excellent caiman catcher!
What to Expect on our Amazon Eco-tours
– A true Amazon experience, camping deep in the jungle
– See Macaws, Toucans and other exotic birds
– See poison dart frogs and anacondas
– At night, you can search for caimans
– Get up close to monkeys and sloths
– Colorful birds like macaws and toucans.
Our Awards
Curuhuinsi Lodge has recieved multiple awards from Trip Advisor since it’s establishment in 2000. Check out our reviews at Trip Advisor to see what people have to say.
In 2010, we were excited to be a winner of an international tourism competition as the Best Local Guide and one of the Most Reputable Independent Guides in the Peruvian Amazon by LeapLocal.org (note:Leap Local is no longer running). Judges on the panel were from Universities, Lonely Planet, National Geographic, The Guardian and a host of other tourism organizations and newspapers.
Curuhuinsi Lodge founder, Gerson Pizango, is featured as a top guide on the French website soguide.com. Click here to read the full profile (in French).
Iquitos Times article way back in 2010, when we a won an international tourism competition for the Best Local Guide and one of the Most Reputable Independent Guides in the Peruvian Amazon by LeapLocal.org.
“The Travelmyth Awards & Badges are in effect special shout-outs to the hotels that have topped the rankings in specific destinations.” Curuhuinsi Lodge made it into the Eco-friendly division. Click here to see our listing.
Curuhuinsi Lodge is rated Excellent by our guests on Trip Advisor.