Yanamono, Indiana (Amazon River), about 80 km from Iquitos, Peru · Amazon river lodge · 26 rooms
Heliconia Amazon River Lodge
A stilted Amazon riverside lodge with a pool and guided jungle excursions
In short
Heliconia Amazon River Lodge is a 26-room lodge on the left bank of the Amazon, in the Yanamono Communal Reserve, about 80 km from Iquitos. Stilted rooms are joined by thatched walkways around a garden pool, and guides lead excursions into the forest. From Iquitos airport, expect a road transfer plus roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by boat.
- Size
- 26 rooms
- As the hotel states
- Airport
- Iquitos airport (IQT), Land transfer to Bellavista Port, then about 1 hour 15 minutes by boat (lodge is about 80 km from Iquitos)
- Dining
- Lodge restaurant
- Plus 1 more on site
- Wellness
- Swimming pool
- Plus 1 more
- Check-in, check-out
- 1:00 PM, out by 12:00 PM
Facts checked 5 November 2026 · sources at the foot of the page
About Heliconia Amazon River Lodge
Heliconia sits on the left bank of the Amazon, inside the Yanamono Communal Reserve, on a 40-hectare rainforest property. The lodge calls itself a limited-electricity lodge, so expect ceiling fans rather than air conditioning, and a rhythm set by the river and the forest. Rooms stand on stilts in Amazon style, with high ceilings, wide windows and private bathrooms with hot water, linked by covered, thatched walkways.
Days are organized around guided excursions: forest walks among very old trees, bird watching, searches for pink river dolphins and visits to local communities. Meals focus on regional Amazonian cooking, and the Lobby Bar covers the evenings. Between outings there is a garden pool, a hammock hut, a library and a play room for children, which suits families traveling with younger kids.
The journey is part of the stay. From Iquitos airport a land transfer leads to Bellavista Port, where the lodge's motorized boat heads downstream. The lodge suggests flights from Lima that land before 8:30 am and departures after 6 pm. Other schedules may need a separate boat departure, or a night in Iquitos before or after.
Perfect if you are
- Nature and wildlife
- Families
- Birding
Good to know
- The lodge describes itself as a limited-electricity lodge: rooms have ceiling fans, and a tour listing says there is no air conditioning.
- The lodge recommends Lima flights landing in Iquitos before 8:30 am and departures after 6 pm; other times may need a separate boat or a night in Iquitos.
- A recent guest tip is to bring insect repellent and a sleep mask, because outdoor lights stay on overnight.
Rooms
Rooms to ask for
Habitación Doble Superior (Superior Double)
Forest and birdlife view
Two queen beds, a hammock and ceiling fans, facing the forest.
Habitación Doble en Bungalows (Double Bungalow)
Set deepest in the forest, farthest from the lodge's social areas.
Habitación Triple y Familiar (Triple and Family Room)
Sleeps Family rooms sleep up to 4 · Close to the pool, dining room and bar view
Larger room near the pool and dining room, with hammock and ceiling fans.
How it compares
How it compares in Iquitos
From Peru's national register of classified hotels and each hotel's own website. "Not yet checked" means we have not looked, never "no". Nothing here is a price.
| Fact | Heliconia Amazon River Lodge | Maniti Expeditions Eco-Lodge | Muyuna Amazon Lodge | Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official stars | Not on the register | Not on the register | Not on the register | Not on the register |
| Rooms | 26 rooms | Not yet checked | 17 bungalows | 10 cabins |
| Pool | Yes | Yes | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| Spa | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| Restaurant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
On the property
Eat, unwind and settle in
Dining
Lodge restaurant
Regional Amazonian dishes; listings describe buffet service and special-diet menus.
Dining
Lobby Bar
The lodge's bar, listed among its main facilities.
Wellness
Swimming pool
Set in the inner garden, between the thatched walkways.
Wellness
Hammock Hut
A shaded place to rest between excursions.
On site
Swimming pool
Outdoor pool in the inner garden.
On site
Hammock Hut
Open-air spot for resting and watching the garden.
On site
Library
Quiet indoor corner for downtime between outings.
On site
Play Room
A room for children, alongside family rooms.
Getting there
In Iquitos
- Airport: Iquitos airport (IQT), Land transfer to Bellavista Port, then about 1 hour 15 minutes by boat (lodge is about 80 km from Iquitos)
Questions we get
Heliconia Amazon River Lodge, answered
How do you reach Heliconia Amazon River Lodge from Iquitos?
A land transfer takes you from the airport to Bellavista Port, then the lodge's motorized boat heads downstream on the Amazon, about 1 hour 15 minutes according to the lodge's listing.
Is there a swimming pool at the lodge?
Yes. An outdoor pool sits in the inner garden, among the thatched walkways that connect the rooms.
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in is at 1:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM, as printed in the lodge's listing.
Can families with children stay there?
Yes. There are family rooms for up to 4 people, a play room, and kids' meals and highchairs are listed.
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Sources: the hotel's own website, read 5 November 2026 · Facts checked 5 November 2026