I spent 8 days in the Amazon with Hector and 3 Matses guides: Armando, Denis, and Hernán, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable trips I've ever taken. What I appreciated most is that this wasn't a "tourist version" of the Amazon. We traveled deep into the rainforest, spent days away from civilization, slept in simple camps, fished for our meals, learned survival and hunting, and experienced the jungle in a way that very few visitors probably do. We even built a small raft from scratch using materials from the forest. It was physically demanding at times, but also very rewarding Héctor did an outstanding job organizing and planning the logistics. Everything ran smoothly, so the focus was on the experience. A real highlight was the Matsés and their almost frightening level of knowledge about living in the jungle, which made the experience feel very genuine. This isn't a luxury trip, it's a way to really experience the real, humid, rainy, hot, dangerous and unforgiving jungle, while still feeling safe Thank you, Héctor, Denis, Armando, and Hernán, for sharing your knowledge and your culture. It was a fantastic experience.














