We spent a tranquil evening off shore an area known as “Amazon Natural Park”. This is a privately own reserve located North from the confluence of the Marañon and Ucayali Rivers, on the northern shores of the Marañon River itself.
Right after breakfast, we started the exploration of this magnificent piece of land, protected by many generations of privately own management. Unfortunately, many of the nearby land has been affected by the constant menace of exploiting its natural resources, but not this land, which provide us today with the rare privilege of exploring one of the last remnants of primary rain forest in this region.
Large towering trees were common sights within this forest; able to reach altitudes of over three hundred feet, they have witnessed the disappearance of their similars due the ever expanding timber industry of the region. But the ecosystem here seems untouched, pristine and safe, for as long as the owners and the local authorities choose to protect it.
Our path took us through a lake, a forest and suspended bridges, and the whole experience was delightful!
Our afternoon was dedicated to explore a different region closer to the Marañon and Ucayali rivers convergence. It was here where many more species of birds and plants were sighted, with the enjoyable finale of thousands of white-winged parakeets flying over our heads heading to their burrowing grounds over a mildly-colored sunset.
