What is the "Overbooked Jungle Lodge Deposit Scam" scam in Iquitos?

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Travelers who pay deposits for jungle lodges to operators found through guesthouses near Puerto Fluvial or along the waterfront tour strip arrive at the river port to find the boat does not depart, the lodge is overbooked, or the operator has disappeared. Budget operators sometimes sell the same lodge nights multiple times, especially during peak season (June-August). Book jungle lodges only through operators with a registered office address visible in the Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo Peru (MINCETUR) registry. Pay a maximum 30% deposit by card rather than cash. Get a written receipt with the operator name, lodge name, dates, and cancellation policy before handing over any money.

Accommodation Scams in Iquitos

Overbooked Jungle Lodge Deposit Scam

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