The women of the little town of Amazonas have long since taken control of the village. With the help of local NGO Minga Perú, those that were once abused, neglected or plainly ignored have overcame their fears and spoken up. So much so that they are now leaders in their communities and share their success with other women in the Amazon. The do not only produce and harvest food for their families, but they also sell the surplus to produce an economic income. And they do all this in a sustainable way, even helping the Amazon rainforest recover! A win-win situation and a remarkable story that we had the privilege to hear from them. In the afternoon, after toasting to the birth of the Amazon at the very confluence where it is formed, we cruised up the Ucayali River, where we are to spend the rest of our expedition until we reach the southern and wilder part of the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve.
3/26/2024
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Delfin II
Renacal and Nauta Creek
Our day began with an early breakfast on board Delfin II . We had spent the night close to a small creek known as Yanayaquillo. It was an overcast morning that invited us all to go out and explore this section of the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. We cruised on the skiffs through this little creek. Pink dolphins were sighted feeding right where the black waters got mixed with white waters. Different species of birds filled the air with their melodious songs. Five species of primates were also spotted by our naturalist. It was a very productive morning. At Renacal lagoon, our naturalist explained to us about the dynamic of this ecosystem. We saw several juvenile spectacled caimans basking in the sun. Flocks of blue and yellow macaws were also appreciated by our guests. Back on board, Naturalist Javier gave a presentation on the different edible fruits found in the Upper Amazon. We all enjoyed the flavors of these tropical fruits. The afternoon activity was held in Nauta Creek. Kayaks were offered to our guests as one of the excursions, while others went to explore on skiffs. Mother Nature allowed us to enjoy the foraging behavior of the squirrel monkey and the elusive Isabel Saki. It was a great day in the Pacaya Samiria Wildlife Reserve.