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conditions of the many Amazon tributaries in the
region. We decide upon a river system and rainforest
to explore for every trip on an individual basis, that will
provide our travelers with the best wildlife viewing and
other eco-tour activities Most often this cruise will
explore the Rio Tapiche, a remote and beautiful
tributary river of the Amazon.
This is truly an Amazon Wildlife Cruise into a
remote region with pristine rainforest and plenty
Pink Dolphin
of critters. We might see macaws, monkeys,
caimans, dolphins, aquatic birds, river turtles and fish, possibly giant river otters,
manatees, peccaries, deer, tapir, large cats, and other large mammals. We’ll also visit a
local indigenous village
About the Rio Tapiche Region
East of the Ucayali River, whose waters give rise to the Amazon, lies a vast region so
remote that it still contains uncontacted
indigenous people. The endangered Red Uakari
monkey and Chestnut Titi are found in these
forests; along with over a dozen other species of
primates. Victor Oppenheim studied the geology
of the Andean Fold in 1935 by traveling down the
Rio Tapiche and Rio Ucayali where he met the
Capanauha and Chamas Indians, whose
descendants still inhabit the area.
Red Uakari Monkey
Oppenheim was the first geologist to reconnoiter this region, and it hasn't changed much
since those days. During high-water season of the year, it is possible to penetrate this
rainforest wilderness by boat, and the trip is worth the effort. A recent expedition
produced a toad-headed turtle unknown to science (since described as Batrachemys
heliostemma) and a huge frog that still bears no name. We are only beginning to unravel
the secrets of the Rio Tapiche, so if you've always longed to explore an exciting and
remote corner of the world, this is your chance.
Wildlife abounds in the remote regions of the Rio Tapiche.
We'll take an excursions in small outboards to see birds,
monkeys and giant lily pads. Evening excursions will
spotlightwildlife such as Black Caiman, Spectacled Caiman,
Ringed Kingfishers, Amazon Treeboas, Common Potoos and
Victoria Regia lily pads