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LAKE APU VICTOR:

After breakfast, we will start a hike to the deep forest on conveniently prepared, preserved and

signposted trails. On the way, we will cross the riverside to reach high-elevation forests, and then we

will descend to floodable forests, to go up again to the hills. During the journey, we will see the

widest range of flora and fauna in the wild.

Along the way, we will see diverse species of medicinal plants and fruit trees supporting the animal

and human populations in the Amazon forests. Some of the most important are the moriche palm,

mahogany, chestnut, catahua, cedar, trumpet-wood, copaiba, and shihuahuaco, among others.

With luck and in silence, you can see bigger mammals, like the Brazilian tapir and the white-lipped

peccary; rodents like the giant otter, the capybara, the spotted paca and the armadillo; primates like

the coto or howler monkey, the squirrel monkey, the lion monkey and the black-cap capuchin

monkey; reptiles like the iguana and the bothrops atrox; amphibians like the toad and birds like the

guan, the partridge, the golden parakeet and the blue, yellow and red macaw.

In the rainy jungle you will see insects such as butterflies (Lepidoptera), scarabs (Coleoptera),

crickets, cicadas, ants, centipedes and millipedes of several species.

We'll arrive at the majestic Lake Apu Victor surrounded by immense swamps and gigantic trees.

Then, we'll go up to an Amazonian observation deck, from which you'll get to enjoy a panoramic

view on the lake, observe parrots, macaws, toucans, horned screamers, hoatzins, herons and other

animals like caimans, turtles, etc.

A wide variety of fishes enters Lake Apu Victor with the flooding of (heavy) rainy season. In addition,

there are other species of fauna associated to the lake, like the yellow-footed tortoise, the mata

mata, the twist-necked turtle, the freshwater blenny, the kinkajou, the white-tailed deer, the Central

American agoutis and the giant otter of the Amazon rainforest.

Back in the lodge, a refreshing lunch will be waiting for you.

MONKEY ISLAND

In the afternoon, joined with our specialized guide, we will visit the Monkey Island, few minutes

away from the lodge in the center of Madre de Dios River. This island shows an enormous variety of

exuberant flora and hosts numerous primate specimens like the black spider monkey, the blackcap capuchin monkey, the squirrel monkey and the lion monkey. Also other species of little

mammals like the ring-tailed coati (nasua nasua), the squirrel and an enormous variety of colored

birds.

Finally, we will complete our visit to the island, enjoying a sunset with the most impressive dusk in

the jungle. Back in the lodge, you will taste an exquisite dinner.

Magic begins with birds singing from the Amazon paradise, waking up to the howler monkey calls.

A hearty breakfast will provide you with the necessary energy for a morning full of new experiences.

LOST COCHA

After breakfast, we will start an adventure in the virgin forest, accompanied by a local guide, we'll go

on a hike in the deep forest: we will cover very well preserved prepared trails of our interpretive tour.

On our way, we will cross temporary water courses called tributaries through very well-kept bridges,

and we'll witness the widest range of flora and fauna in the wild. We'll identify a great variety of

ornamental plants with unparalleled beauty.

En route to the Lost Cocha, we will see diverse species of medicinal plants and fruit trees that

support the animal populations in the Amazon forest.

With luck, you'll get to see bigger mammals, like the jaguar or Peruvian jaguar, the Brazilian tapir

and the white-lipped peccary; rodents like the giant otter, the capybara, the spotted paca and the

armadillo; primates like the coto or howler monkey and the squirrel monkey; reptiles like the iguana

and the bothrops atrox; amphibians like the toad, and birds like the guan, the partridge, the golden

parakeet and the scarlet macaw.

The rivers leave behind wetland systems, lakes, ponds and bends, like the spectacular Lost Cocha.

Wetlands play an ecological role of great importance since they represent a substantial biological

source with endemic species. They are shelter of mammals. These swamps comprise 60% of the

area protected and restored by Eco Amazonia Lodge.

The presence of moriche palm is very important for Amazonian ethnic groups. It is a mystery plant

considered mother of the forest or the tree of life.

The swamp is home of jealous guardians like the jaguar, feline considered son of the swamp; the

anaconda, the world's biggest snake; the owl that sees everything from its dwelling at the top of the

trees, to cure all ills, and the black caiman, guardian that punishes those that dare to steal the female

moriche palm fruit. Once in Lost Cocha, we will go up to an enormous observation platform. From

this lookout, you will see the enormous surface that this magic place covers and where you can see

two types of swamps: thick and mixed.

Then, we will take a pleasant walk around the Lost Cocha and with luck you'll get to see the "giant

otter” or Pteronurabrasiliensis, the biggest in its type and one of the most impressive animals of the

Amazon region.

Back in the lodge, you can enjoy an exquisite lunch.

In the afternoon, you have free time to take pictures around the lodge, and you will have the

possibility to visit the botanical garden and observe our medicinal plants and fruit trees.

At night, you can enjoy a delicious dinner. If you are not tired, you can enjoy a fun night at the bar and

game room.

The singing birds of paradise will wake you up and the powerful roar of the howler monkey will warn

you that you are still in its territory and that it is time to leave.

In our dining room, a delicious breakfast will await you before going back to Puerto Maldonado.

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