Ucayali River, Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, Peru

Jan 19, 2019 - Delfin II

1 of 5

On our afternoon excursion, we had incredible views of pygmy marmoset. This is the smallest monkey in the new world and returns to its home trees to lick sap. This monkey came incredibly close for the best views I have ever had.

After a night of heavy rain and lightning, we awoke to beautiful, dry weather. In the morning, we explored two narrow, blackwater streams named Iricahua and Cedro Caño. During lunch, we made our way down the Ucayali River to our afternoon destination at the Yarapa River. Here, one final skiff ride ended our magical exploration of the upper Amazon of Peru.

Send
Tweet

About the Author

Mike Greenfelder

Undersea Specialist

Mike learned early on that the best way to escape Ohio was to become a marine biologist. During college at Wittenberg University he attended a semester at Duke University's Marine Lab — that time only confirmed his love for all things oceanic and maritime. After graduation, Mike promptly moved to Catalina Island in California where he taught marine biology to school kids. Since 1999, Mike has been working and traveling chasing his three loves: marine critters, photography, and birds.

Talk to an Expedition Specialist