Iquitos Amazon Jungle: Loving Light Tours

Location:
Iquitos, Peru

Tourist Trap

V!VA User‘s Description

I am writing regarding my experience with Loving Light Tours for the Amazon Jungle on 11/05.

My friend and I signed up at the Iquitos airport to stay at the Loving Light Lodge with a private double room, private bath and toilet.

When we arrived after the 3 hour boat ride, we were informed there was no room for us. There was no private room, no private bath / shower or toilet. We had just taken the long boat ride, and were forced to sleep in the common area with no privacy, take showers in the filthy workers room with no privacy at all, and use the public restroom that had no mirror, soap, or light.

Obviously, we would not have gone to this resort if we knew of this situation. There were plenty of other lodges vying for our business.

We requested reimbursement from the owner upon return. They said they accept responsibility, but would not give us our money back. If we knew of this situation we would not have signed up with Loving Light and then obviously Loving Light would not have made one penny from us.

 It was embarassing having to explain to the other guests why they had private accomodation and why we were in the common room, such that even they were not comfortable enjoying all the facilities. Other guests arrived the same day and were not asked to accept the sub-standard living situation.

 Lastly, I felt it was an intense slap in the face when the owner said she didn't speak English during the entire conversation, and hid behind her associate as a

translator and then at the end said to us in English, "You are only 2, millions come here." Basically, "you don't matter."

Please spread the word of Loving Light to help others not fall victim to their scam.

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E-mail: camore6(at)remove-this.yahoo.com