The Peruvian Amazon sounds like a remote destination that isn't the most accessible for travelers to reach. But, with LATAM airlines and InkaterraHotels, it's very possible to venture into one of the world's most infamous rainforests to experience what the Southern Peruvian Amazon has to offer. From floating down the Madre de Dios river to your jungle hut home base and trekking amongst ancient trees to viewing colorful plants and insects and searching for an elusive family of otters, this is an endeavor of a lifetime. Oh, and listening to the howler monkeys too.

Exploring this area of the Amazon can be a reality for a true nature-centric adventure in a place you've only seen in the movies. Let these photos guide and inspire you...