Indiana (Amazon River), near Iquitos, Peru · Amazon eco-lodge
Maniti Expeditions Eco-Lodge
Private bungalows and daily guided excursions on the Amazon River
In short
Maniti Eco-Lodge is a rainforest lodge on the Amazon River at Indiana, about 70 km downriver from Iquitos and roughly two hours by boat from the Nanay port. Guests sleep in private bungalows with their own bathrooms. Highlights include a guided night walk and Monkey Island, a rescue center for monkeys. Airport travel time is still to be verified.
- Size
- Not yet checked
- Airport
- Iquitos airport (IQT), drive time not yet checked
- Dining
- Meals at the lodge
- Plus 1 more on site
- Wellness
- Not yet checked
- Check-in, check-out
- Not yet checked
Facts checked 5 November 2026 · sources at the foot of the page
About Maniti Expeditions Eco-Lodge
Maniti Eco-Lodge sits on the banks of the Amazon River in Indiana, about 70 km downriver from Iquitos. The trip starts in the city with a transfer to the Nanay port, then a boat ride of roughly two hours, with a stop at Monkey Island, a rescue center where several monkey species roam free. The bungalows are built from regrown-forest materials, and each has its own bathroom.
Days are organized around local guides. The program covers piranha fishing, a night walk, a hike into primary rainforest and a search for pink river dolphins, with medicinal plants and giant trees explained along the trail. Meals are served at the lodge, and there is a swimming pool and a large hammock area. Stays run from two to seven days, and families can book a room for five.
This is a rustic stay, not a luxury one. The lodge has no air conditioning and limits electricity at night, with solar panels and a generator for recharging phones and cameras. Think of it as a simple, well-guided base for time outdoors, and pack for heat and humidity, and expect to spend most of the day outside.
Perfect if you are
- Nature and wildlife
- Families
- Adventure
Good to know
- The lodge has no air conditioning and limits electricity at night, so expect a simple, warm and humid stay.
- Day one begins in Iquitos with a transfer to the Nanay port, so the lodge is reached by boat only.
- Drinks are not part of the meal arrangement, so plan to pay for them separately.
Rooms
Rooms to ask for
Family Room
Sleeps Up to 5
The largest room type, aimed at families, with a private bathroom in the bungalow.
Quadruple Room
Sleeps 4
Suits two couples or a family of four sharing one bungalow.
Double Room
Sleeps 2
The standard choice for couples, in a private bungalow.
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 | Maniti Expeditions Eco-Lodge | Muyuna Amazon Lodge | Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge | Treehouse Lodge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official stars | Not on the register | Not on the register | Not on the register | Not on the register |
| Rooms | Not yet checked | 17 bungalows | 10 cabins | Not yet checked |
| Pool | Yes | Not yet checked | 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
Meals at the lodge
Lunch and dinner are eaten at the lodge on tour days, breakfast on following mornings.
Dining
Common room with bar
A large shared room with a bar, described by the lodge.
On site
Swimming pool
Listed on the lodge's site; a supplier page gives 22 m by 8 m, with a shallow end for children.
On site
Hammock area
A very large hammock area, according to the lodge.
On site
Common room and bar
A large shared room with a bar.
On site
Solar panels and generator
Used so guests can recharge devices in the evening.
Getting there
In Iquitos
- Airport: Iquitos airport (IQT), drive time not yet checked
Questions we get
Maniti Expeditions Eco-Lodge, answered
How do guests reach Maniti Eco-Lodge from Iquitos?
A transfer takes guests from Iquitos to the Nanay port, and a boat then covers the roughly 70 km downriver, in about two hours. Private airport transfers are part of the lodge's tour packages.
Is the lodge suitable for children?
Families stay in private bungalows with their own bathroom, and a family room sleeps up to five. The lodge suggests three or four days for school-age children.
What happens on arrival and departure days?
Tours begin at 9:00am on day one and end at 5:00pm on the last day. The lodge says it adjusts for late arrivals or early departures.
Which wildlife activities are included in a stay?
The program includes Monkey Island, piranha fishing, searches for pink river dolphins, a guided night walk and a primary rainforest hike. Exact activities depend on weather and river conditions.
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Sources: the hotel's own website, read 5 November 2026 · Facts checked 5 November 2026