The large leaves of the aguaje, a tropical palm tree that grows in the peatlands and other seasonal wetland areas in tropical ...

One unusual characteristic of Latin American nations is their proclivity to adopt new constitutions that reflect periodic ...

They were intrigued by the stories, captivated by the pictures, and slowly but surely, they started taking the plunge. The ...

In yet another exciting addition to their South American portfolio, conservation-led luxury adventure company andBeyond has launched their latest project, a state-of-the-art river expedition yacht to ...

The Amazon Explorer is slated to debut in September 2026, operating three-, four- and seven-night itineraries from Iquitos to ...

G old mining is putting an immense strain on the Amazon rainforest, but the trees might have a secret weapon up their bark.

Traveling deep into the Amazon Rainforest, Starting In Iquitos Peru and ending up in a remote village in the middle of the jungle! This was the first day of our 3 day tour in the Amazon!

For Erick Alfredo Valerio Benavides, a 43-year-old Indigenous leader of the Iskonawa People from the Peruvian Amazon, the fight to protect the rainforest began with something deeply personal — his ...

Illegal gold mining has devastated Peru’s rainforest, destroying vast areas and endangering human health. Mercury used in mining is poisoning local populations. Dan Collyns investigates the ...

The Peruvian government declared a state of emergency on Monday in the provinces of Lima and Callao to stem a rise in crime, in a move that follows the killing of a popular musician over the weekend.