I’m madder than hell that bush meat is sold illegally in 90% of the restaurants in Iquitos! Travelers pay me to see wild life. Not to eat it! The Dawn on the Amazon Cafe never has and will never serve jungle animal meat, or any endangered species such as paiche. Please support the restaurants that do not serve bush meat or endangered species.

If you read the menu of the restaurant you are in and there are choices such as caiman, lagarto, alligator, turtle, tortuga, tortoise, turtle eggs, majas, agoute, peccary, wild pig, deer, venado, armadillo, carachupa, capybara, ronsoco, tapir, sachavaca, manatee, vacamarina, anteater, oso hormiguero, or God forbid, monkey or mono, stand right up, scold the owner or at least the waitress and cook so they will tell the owner, walk out, and go to a restaurant that does not serve bush meat.

Don’t let that owner tell you those caiman nuggets are farm raised. That is a lie!

Iquitos has a population of 42o,ooo, with another 100,000 rural population in the province of Loreto and add on another 60,000 tourists each year to feed. Do you think feeding 580,000 people consuming jungle meat is sustainable?

On a similar theme, why do you think the Dawn on the Amazon Cafe does not serve heart of palm? Because one palm tree is destroyed for a few salads. It is obvious 580,000 people eating heart of palm is unsustainable.

Take a stand! Don’t support a restaurant that serves bush meat or heart of palm. You can make a difference.

I know for a fact that the Dawn on the Amazon Cafe, and the Amazon Bistro do not serve jungle animals or heart of palm. They deserve your support.

I’m madder than hell that bush meat and heart of palm are served in restaurants in Iquitos. Do you know of any other restaurants that do not serve bush meat and heart of palm? Let us know in the comments below so we can support them. Thanks.

Dawn on the Amazon Cafe does not serve bush meat or endangered species

Bill Grimes, host of the Dawn on the Amazon Cafe, reporting from Iquitos Peru, a popular place to be.

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I was pleased to learn that Lonely Planet, one of the most prestigious travel guides in the world, recognized that the Great River Amazon Raft Race is one of the greatest races to watch live. Those of us in Iquitos where the Great Amazon Raft Race is based have known that for 13 years. I expect the 2012 race, will be the greatest raft race ever.

The Great River Amazon Raft Race is in good company. Among Lonely Planet’s other top ten greatest races to watch are the Tour de France from the finish line at Champs-Élysées, Paris, the Dakar Rally, in Chile and Argentina, (and now Peru), the Great Reno Balloon Race in Nevada USA, and Camel Racing in Dubai.

Thank you Lonely Planet, for mentioning Dawn on the Amazon in your article, with a live link back to our web site. You can depend on Dawn on the Amazon.

Here is what Lonely Planet says;

6. Great Amazon Raft Race, Peru

“Ever wondered how you could rock up at a city of 500,000 people when there are no access roads? This annual jungle raft race to Iquitos may not quite be what you envisaged, but hundreds of crews in weird and wonderful vessels have taken to the world’s greatest river to give the event a go. This stretch of the Amazon is transformed into a cornucopia of colourful crafts (built by competing teams from scratch before launch) contending with caimans, piranhas, currents and each other in order to complete the 180km course.”

“Take your own trip on the Amazon in a hand-built riverboat with Dawn On The Amazon who also provide raft race information.”

Check out the full list on Lonely Planet’s, The Greatest Races To Watch Live.

Click these links to other articles about Iquitos from Lonely Planet;

Iquitos Peru Is On Lonely Planets List Of Top Ten Cities To Visit In 2011;

Iquitos, One Of Lonely Planets Top Ten Best Value Destinations In 2012;

Great River Amazon Raft Race is one of the best races to watch live according to Lonely Planet

Bill Grimes reporting from Iquitos Peru, a popular place to be.

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Three cheers, 21 gun salute, Lonely Planet gave Iquitos more love by naming our charming city to their Top Ten Best Value Destinations for 2012.

Best value does not mean cheapest because Iquitos shares the list with Japan, Northeastern United States, and San Fransisco.

Last year Lonely Planet included Iquitos in their list of Top 10 Cites To Visit In 2011. This year Iquitos is one of the top ten value destinations.

Lonely Planet also gives Dawn on the Amazon more love with the live link for Iquitos going to Dawn on the Amazon Tours and Cruises. Thank you Lonely Planet. I love you too.

Here is what they say;

“If past years (or recessions) have sucked up your travel budget, plan smart and get more bang for your buck in these value destinations, from Lonely Planet…”

6. Iquitos, Peru

“Booking a five-day Amazon cruise from abroad can run to US$3500 per person, not including flights. That can be cut at least in half by dealing directly with folks in Iquitos – the world’s biggest city not reachable by road. Local outfits can tailor trips to venture into piranha fishing spots, look for pink dolphins in the wildlife-rich Allpahuayo Mishana National Reserve (stopping at native villages to mingle with Amazonians) or reach the rustic Otorongo Lodge on the Colombian border. Meanwhile, Iquitos is interesting in itself: Eiffel (of Eiffel Tower) fame came to build rubber baron’s mansions. The best time to visit is October or November, when it’s still dry but before summer crowds.”

“For examples of trips on offer, check out Dawn on the Amazon.”

Check out the full list of Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Best Value Destinations.

Iquitos is one of Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Best Value Destinations in 2012

Bill Grimes reporting from Iquitos Peru, a popular place to be. This story was picked up by Fox News, Huffington Post, and just about every travel web site on the planet. We are playing in the big time.

Lonely Planet, Great Amazon Raft Race One Of the Best Races To Watch Live;

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Many of us believe 2012 will be the beginning of a new golden age of enlightenment and prosperity. Let’s start now to create our renaissance. Create your Happy New Year…

Happy New Year

Bill Grimes reporting from Iquitos Peru.

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Iquitos police in case of trouble…

Morona Police Station, Iquitos
Calle Morona 120, Iquitos.
Telephone: (065) 23-1123.
Attention: 24 hours.

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