How I did it: Volunteer with Earthwatch and sign up for the Macaws of the Peruvian Amazon expedition: http://www.earthwatch.org/exped/brightsmith.html

Lessons & tips: As much as I hate to say it, DEET is the only thing that is truly effective against the biting insects. If you go, remember to pack crisp undamaged bills in a ziplock bag to keep them in perfect condition, otherwise they will not be accepted.

Resources: Rainforest Expeditions offers excellent eco-lodges and guides:
http://www.perunature.com/

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