ACTIVITIES

  • Wildlife Hikes  -  See a variety of animal species from monkeys and birds to insects and reptiles.

    Amazon Rainforest Ceiba Tree
    Ceiba Tree
    Three striped poison arrow frog - Ameerega trivittata
    Three Striped Poison Arrow Frog - Ameerega trivittata
    Common Squirrel Monkey -  Saimiri sciureus
    Common Squirrel Monkey - Saimiri sciureus
    Brazilian Tapir footprint - Tapirus terrestris
    Brazilian Tapir footprint - Tapirus terrestris
    Weevil - Family: Curculionidae
    Weevil - Family: Curculionidae
    Ringed Tree boa - Corallus annulatus
    Ringed Tree Boa - Corallus annulatus
  • Bird Watching  -  Colombia is home to the highest number of bird species on the planet, come spot a few.

    Orange Bellied Euphonia - Euphonia xanthogaster
    Orange Bellied Euphonia - Euphonia xanthogaster
    Wattled Jacana - Jacana jacana
    Wattled Jacana - Jacana jacana
    Ruficent Tiger Heron - Tigrisoma lineatum
    Ruficent Tiger Heron - Tigrisoma lineatum
    Striated Heron - Butoridess striata
    Striated Heron - Butoridess striata
    Slate Colored Hawk - Buteogallus schistaceus
    Slate Colored Hawk - Buteogallus schistaceus
    Ornate hawk eagle
    Ornate hawk eagle (juvenile) - Spizaetus ornatus
    Green backed Trogon
    Green backed Trogon (male) - Trogon viridis
    Great potoo
    Great potoo - Nyctibius grandis
    Scale breasted woodpecker
    Scale Breasted Woodpecker - Celus grammicus

  • Canoeing  -  Paddle along the river using the traditional canoes of local fishermen. See if your balance is good enough to keep you out of the river.

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  • Fishing  -  Fish for piranhas and other local fish.

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    Our guide Reynaldo with a Pintadillo catfish
    Our guide Reynaldo with a Tiger Shovelnose Catfish - Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum
    Piranha - Subfamily:Serrasalminae
    Piranha - Subfamily: Serrasalminae
    Red-tailed catfish
    Red-tailed catfish - Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
    Piranha - Subfamily:Serrasalminae
    Piranha - Subfamily: Serrasalminae
    Piranha - Subfamily:Serrasalminae
    Piranha - Subfamily: Serrasalminae

  • Blackwater Lake Excursion - Lake Tarapoto & Puerto Nariño  -   A chance to see the two Amazonian dolphin species and maybe go for a swim.

    Lake Tarapoto
    Lake Tarapoto
    Lake Tarapoto
    Lake Tarapoto
    Grey Dolphin - Sotalia fluviatilis
    Gery Dolphin - Sotalia fluviatilis
    Grey Dolphin - Sotalia fluviatilis
    Gery Dolphin - Sotalia fluviatilis
    Pink Dolphin - Inia geoferensis
    Pink Dolphin - Inia geoferensis
    Pink Dolphin - Inia geoferensis
    Pink Dolphin - Inia geoferensis
    Pink Dolphin - Inia geoferensis
    Pink Dolphin - Inia geoferensis
    Great Egret - Ardea alba
    Great Egret - Ardea alba
  • Search for Caimans  -   An evening excursion looking for members of the alligator family. Guests will have a chance to see these predators up close.

    Smooth Fronted Caiman - Paleosuchus trigonatus
    Smooth Fronted Caiman - Paleosuchus trigonatus
    Smooth Fronted Caiman - Paleosuchus trigonatus
    Smooth Fronted Caiman - Paleosuchus trigonatus
    White Caiman - Caiman crocodilus
    White Caiman - Caiman crocodilus
    Curviers Dwarf Caiman - Paleosuchus palpebrosus
    Curviers Dwarf Caiman - Paleosuchus palpebrosus
    Smooth Fronted Caiman - Paleosuchus trigonatus
    Smooth Fronted Caiman - PPaleosuchus trigonatus
    Smooth Fronted Caiman - Paleosuchus trigonatus
    Black Caiman - Melanosuchus niger
  • Hunting Weapon Classes  -  Hunters have long used the blow gun and bow and arrow to feed their families. Test your skill with these traditional hunting tools.

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  • Tour of San Martin  -   Visit the Ticuna community of San Martin. Meet the natives and learn how an indigenous community functions.

    San Martin
    San Martin
    San Martin
    San Martin
    San Martin Fariña
    Preperation of the Amazonian staple food called fariña
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  • Beaches  -   Relax and take in the sun on beautiful sandy beaches along the river.

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  • Craft Classes  -  Learn how to make simple pieces of art from the skilled natives.

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    Chambira Palm leaves used to make rope for crafts
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  • Traditional Tattoos  -  Have a tattoo done using the pulp of the huito fruit. These temporary creations will last from 1 to 3 weeks.

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  • Nocturnal walks  -   Night is the most active time for many animals and maybe the only time to catch a glimpse of many species.

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    Treefrog - Family: Kinkajou -
    Kinkajou
    Kinkajou - Potus Flavus
    Murine Mouse Opposum - Marmosa murina
    Murine Mouse Opossum - Marmosa murina
    Tarantula - Family: Theraphosidae
    Tarantula - Family: Theraphosidae
    tailess whip scorpion
    Tailess whip scorpion - Order: Amblypygida
    treesnake
    Imantodes cenchoa
    tailess whip scorpion
    Giant Leaf Frog - Philomedusa bicolor
  • Overnight Camping Trips & Treks  -   Leave the comforts of the cabins and spend as many days as you like exploring the fascinating rainforest.

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    Our standard hammock and tarp setup
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    Our standard hammock and tarp setup
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    Our standard hammock and tarp setup
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    Our guide Rodolfo tending a campfire in a rain storm
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    Trekking through the forest
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    The forest in the early morning
  • Wildlife Sanctuary  -   See a wide variety of monkeys up close at the Maikuchiga sanctuary. Enjoy this rare opportunity to interact with a number of species as they roam freely on the center's grounds.

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    6 primate species all in 1 photo
    Monk saki monkey - pithecia monachus
    Monk Saki Monkey - Pithecia monachus
    Common Wooly Monkey - Lagothrix lagothricus
    Common Wooly Monkey - Lagothrix lagothricus
    Red Howler Monkey - Alouata seniculus
    Red Howler Monkey - Alouata seniculus
    Brown Capuchin Monkey - Cebus apella
    Brown Capuchin Monkey - Cebus apella
    Pygmy Marmoset - Cebuella pygmaea
    Pygmy Marmoset - Cebuella pygmaea
    Dusky Titi Monkey - Callicebus moloch
    Dusky Titi Monkey - Callicebus moloch
    Brown Throated Three Toed Sloth - Bradypus variegatus
    Brown Throated Three Toed Sloth - Bradypus variegatus