WHEN YOU GO

Get there: Canadians can fly to Lima on the airline of their choice, such as Air Canada (aircanada.com) or Delta (delta.com). From Lima, take Avianca (avianca.com) to Puerto Maldonado. When to go: The Peruvian Amazon is consistently humid and tropical, with significant rainfall year-round. During the dry season (May to October), temperatures reach 30 C to 38 C during the day. From November to April, it’s cooler with frequent rain showers but high humidity. Time difference: Toronto is one hour ahead of Peru. Where to stay: A two-night stay at the Tambopata Ecolodge (tambopatalodge.com) starts from $568 (Canadian) and includes transfers, excursions, all meals and the services of a guide.