Our destination is the Tahuayo Lodge in eastern Peru/the western Amazon. The lodge is operated by "Amazonia Expeditions." While staying at the lodge we will have access to Peru's famed Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Reserve - considered the "Green Paradise" of the Amazon rainforest.
The Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Biological Reserve is located in Loreto Province, 130 kilometers southeast of Iquitos, Peru. It is a region unequaled in biological wealth, as the 400,000 hectare Reserve contains more than a dozen species of primates, the greatest number of any South American protected area and possibly the world. Igapó, varzea and terra firme lowland forest types are found in close proximity and this plays a major role in producing the extremely high biodiversity of the region. Aside from the large number of primate species found here, other animals include jaguar, margay, ocelot, tapir, giant anteater, peccary, brocket deer, paca, agouti, manatee, pink river dolphin, giant river otter, paiche (Arapaima gigas….the world's largest freshwater fish) and over 500 species of birds, including the harpy eagle. The rare bush dog has also been sighted. The Amazon River flood-plain and numerous oxbow lakes dominate the west side of the Reserve. These lakes are home to large numbers of fish and bird species and are very important to the indigenous people of this region. Aquarium fish, such as oscars, angel fish, tetras and pirañha are common. An innovative and successful conservation project has been implemented in the buffer zone surrounding the Reserve. Here, extension personnel working closely with local villagers have developed a sustainable management plan involving native natural resources. As a result, local customs and traditions are being maintained without damaging forest and animal populations.
Amazonia Expeditions
The Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Biological Reserve is located in Loreto Province, 130 kilometers southeast of Iquitos, Peru. It is a region unequaled in biological wealth, as the 400,000 hectare Reserve contains more than a dozen species of primates, the greatest number of any South American protected area and possibly the world. Igapó, varzea and terra firme lowland forest types are found in close proximity and this plays a major role in producing the extremely high biodiversity of the region. Aside from the large number of primate species found here, other animals include jaguar, margay, ocelot, tapir, giant anteater, peccary, brocket deer, paca, agouti, manatee, pink river dolphin, giant river otter, paiche (Arapaima gigas….the world's largest freshwater fish) and over 500 species of birds, including the harpy eagle. The rare bush dog has also been sighted. The Amazon River flood-plain and numerous oxbow lakes dominate the west side of the Reserve. These lakes are home to large numbers of fish and bird species and are very important to the indigenous people of this region. Aquarium fish, such as oscars, angel fish, tetras and pirañha are common. An innovative and successful conservation project has been implemented in the buffer zone surrounding the Reserve. Here, extension personnel working closely with local villagers have developed a sustainable management plan involving native natural resources. As a result, local customs and traditions are being maintained without damaging forest and animal populations.
Amazonia Expeditions
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