2 Fishing Trips in Peru Worth Booking

1.Lake Yacumama sunset and piranha fishing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $55Our pick

You’ll leave Puerto Maldonado by minivan or local taxi for Lake Yacumama, where a small group boards a boat for about three hours. Guides such as Jesus or Teo lead piranha fishing, birdwatching, and caiman searches, with parrots, macaws, and sunset views adding plenty beyond the fishing.

“The provider false advertises the area of pickup, then charges double the rate for an uber ride SAME driver and car. Unreliable service, rescheduled for the following morning due to negligence. Behavior is borderline offensive.”

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2.Piranha Fishing Experience in the Amazon jungle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

From Iquitos, take a short boat ride to the Itaya-Amazon crossing and spend an hour fishing for piranhas. Your private Spanish or English-speaking guide teaches you the basics, helps with the bait and gear, and points out Amazon plants, fish, and scenery. Guide José has earned praise for his patient instruction.

“Grâce à notre Guide José la technique de la pêche aux Piranhas est désormais acquise :-)”

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