11 Most Sustainable Eco-Lodges in Peru
Peru, this South American country is often on the travel bucket list. How could it not? It’s home to some of the most stunning landscapes. The country is lined with towering peaks of the Andes, gorgeous beaches, and the infamously dense Amazon rainforest, which takes up most of its landscapes.
Peru is also home to a rich cultural diversity and has an even richer history; the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu and pre-Incan sites like Nazca Lines make it an intensely exciting place to visit.
If you are heading to Peru and want to choose an eco-friendly accommodation, then browse through these eco-lodges. If you want a lodging that is not only simple, elegant, and comfortable but also eco-friendly, take a look at these sustainable lodges:
What are eco-lodges?
Eco-lodges are accommodations in undisturbed, remote natural areas where both construction and operation have the lowest impact possible on the environment. They are not only part of the local community, but they are active participants in protecting nature and culturally sensitive areas.
The Treehouse Lodge
Treehouse Lodge lies in the dense trees in Iquitos. The Treehouse Lodge offers 12 treehouses, all designed a little differently but hanging 35-75 feet above the ground. Naturally, all treehouses provide a stunning overview of the forest, making even a simple night’s sleep feel like you’re conversing with Mother Nature.
The Treehouse Lodge has a common area centered around a ground bungalow, where guests can hop in for drinks and snacks and talk until the last flame blows out. The lodge provides three meals prepared freshly from organic produce and ingredients.
While the treehouses are naturally eco-friendly, the lodge goes above and beyond to ensure sustainability. The lodge has thought of everything from solar panels to eco-friendly septic systems.
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica offers a rich combination of luxury, comfort, and an irresistible charm. It lies just in front of the Madre de Rios River, offering tourists incredible vistas of the surrounding dense forest and water.
Inkaterra Reserva brings 35 wooden cabanas, all dressed head to toe in lavish furniture and simple decorations that pay homage to its Peruvian roots. The lodge isn’t in the middle of the forest for show; it actively maintains a natural apiary, with 540 species inventoried on hotel grounds. The reserve offers fantastic excursions, including a walk to the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, a bridge that extends 30 meters above the ground.
It’s pretty sufficient to say Inkaterra Reserva is doing its part for the environment and actively adopting a sustainable initiative. They are preserving 24,700 hectares of rainforest and were one of the first carbon neutral accommodation in Peru.
EcoAmazonia Lodge
If you’d like to explore the Amazon in all its glory and still have a luxurious room, you won’t find a better place than EcoAmazonia Lodge.
EcoAmazonia Lodge is a 3-star hotel that’s gradually enamoring the world. It spans 1400 square miles, with 50 bungalows stretching along its reserve. It is a full-package deal for naturalists; you’ll find swinging vines, bubbling swamps, dense trees, and winding rivers nearby.
All lodgings at EcoAmazonia bring a comfort and ambiance you won’t find even in the most top-notch hotels. It might be because they were built using local materials featuring a sustainable design to maximize comfort and partly because of the lodge’s hospitality. Using solar panels and harvesting rainwater are just two of the many sustainable initiatives.
Titilaka Lodge
Head to Lake Titicaca, where you’ll find a delightful private reserve nearly 4,000 meters above sea level. The Titilaka Lodge isn’t only located in seclusion; its entire experience is curated for travelers who want to explore Lake Titicaca and its surrounding areas at their own pace.
Titilaka Lodge offers four main rooms: the corner room sleeps 3 and has a divan overlooking the lake; the Dusk Room sleeps 4 and also overlooks the lake; Sunrise sleeps three and is known for its stunning sunsets and sunrises; while the Explorer Room sleeps just two and is perfect for honeymooners and lovebirds. The lodge offers around and on-lake experiences, so travelers won’t worry about finding tour guides.
The lodge is socially committed to supporting the sustainable economic development of local villages, and it has such a low ecological footprint that it qualifies for CALTUR every year.
Posada Amazonas
Escape into the wilderness at Posada Amazonas, which offers the best and the least known of Tambopata. Posada Amazonas is part of a communal reserve belonging to Ese Eja of the Infierno Native Community and requires a one-hour trip and another hour’s boating to reach.
Posada Amazonas offers two types of rooms, suites and comfort rooms, each featuring a different but equally comfortable design. It has a Canopy Tower, provides a Jungle Night Walk, and an Oxbow Lake exploration. It’s perfect for families.
Besides using local materials and employing the local community, Posada Amazonas practices recycling and uses solar energy and a first-generation generator. It also has water collection systems.
Manu Wildlife Center
If you’re obsessed with animals and can’t help but want to set off into the wilderness to explore wildlife, make a reservation at Manu Wildlife Center, which shows you the best and the fiercest sides of Peru. The center lives up to its name by offering multiple tours, safaris, and excursions that explore Peru’s beautiful wilderness and wildlife.
Manu Wildlife Center offers three main accommodations: The Treehouse Inn accommodates 16 people, the Manu Wildlife Lodge sleeps at least two per lodge, and the Sky Bed Camp accommodates a couple each.
From meeting elephants to going on jungle excursions, there’s everything at Manu Wildlife Center. It’s also sustainable and eco-friendly.
Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa
Embrace comfort and elegance at Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa, where guests are invited to stay in beautiful houses set in stone. Perfect for travelers embarking on a long tour, Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa features an impressive 43 casitas, each surrounded by vast gardens and facing the impeccable peaks of the Andes.
Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa’s Spanish colonial-style furniture and extreme comfort make spending a night even more luxurious. Guests love the lodge’s onsite spa treatments, while the sauna, gym, and yoga attract their fanbase. The lodge even has a killer gastronomy, featuring onsite eateries, a chef’s table experience, and a lovely wine cellar.
Although sustainable, its efforts go far beyond a plain solar cell; Sol y Luna Lodge is part of the Sol y Luna Foundation, dedicated to Peruvian children.
Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge
Imagine sleeping in a wooden hut surrounded by lush green trees that make every night feel like you’re embracing Mother Nature. Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge turns this dreamy scenario into reality with just a quick trip to Peru.
Featuring bungalows situated in the heart of the Amazon, Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge’s 10 cabins are wholly integrated with the environment, so they’re perfect for people seeking an up-close experience with Mother Earth. The lodge’s accommodation varies but is ideal for couples and families. Of course, you’ll also find an onsite restaurant, a Cosho bar, and a Kukama-style clubhouse for late-night chit-chat.
Pacaya Simiria’s stunning location is part of why the lodge is wholly sustainable, but it’s actively working to protect the environment.
Amazon Planet
Spend a night or a couple in spacious cabins adorned with simple yet comfortable furniture at Amazon Planet, where even one night becomes a beautiful memory. Although numerous lodges in the Amazon are catered to solo travelers or families, Amazon Planet is one of the few that caters to couples and even offers special honeymoon packages.
Amazon Planet offers jungle excursions, Amazonian talks, bird-watching tours, and experimental fishing and even invites tourists to become a Taricaya Volunteer for a day. Amazon Planet has everything from exploring Amazon’s wildlife to learning about Peruvian culture.
And, of course, it’s sustainable and green too; the lodge has numerous projects dealing with biodiversity, agroforestry, and its wildlife rescue center.
Tambopata Ecolodge
Located deep inside the heart of Tambopata, the Tambopata Ecolodge lies close to the Oxbow Lake ecosystems, providing guests with an up-close and personal exploration of the Amazon.
Tambopata Ecolodge offers cabin-styled rooms, each equipped with private ensuite bathrooms, anti-insect screens, and a capacity varying from solo to large groups of travelers. It offers rainforest camping excursions, wildlife experiences, and a nearby onsite macaw clay lick. Tambopata Ecolodge provides a bilingual guide, chief boatman, cook, and helmsman to all guests who want to embark on the unknown.
The lodge is recognized as one of the top sustainable destinations in Peru, mainly because it is located quite close to a beautiful population of local flora and fauna.
Rangra Wasi Eco Lodge
Rangra Wasi Eco Lodge brings four spacious bungalows surrounded by alders and cedars, allowing tourists to wake up to an illustrious morning every day. Rangra Wasi Eco Lodge’s bungalows aren’t to be taken lightly; they feature stone interiors that could rival any top-notch hotel, while the exteriors naturally match up with the environment.
The Rangra Wasi Eco Lodge has a main house and a common area where guests enjoy exquisite fine dining. The main house also has an open terrace and a cozy fireplace. Although the Amazon teems with life, there’s something special about the bird-watching experience at Rangra Wasi, which is why the eco-lodge arranges delightful bird-watching tours.
The lodge was designed sustainably and offers personalized service.
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Emese Maczko is a travel blogger behind Eco Lodges Anywhere. Having explored several destinations around Europe, the US, Indonesia, and Australia, and resided in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Luxembourg, Emese possesses a keen understanding of diverse cultures and an appreciation for the beauty of each destination she visits. She advocates for sustainable travel and ecotourism.