Today we began our exploration in the jungle of Peru. Belluda Creek and El Dorado River are both great places to spot different types of animals and ecosystems. In the morning we spotted saki monkeys, tamarin monkeys, toucans, tanagers, herons, and more. In the afternoon our guests explored the area using kayaks, and later on we explored the jungle at night. We had a super beginning for our expedition!
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 30 May 2024
Belluda Creek and El Dorado River, 5/30/2024, Delfin II
- Aboard the Delfin II
- Amazon
Christian Saa, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Christian was born on the island of Isabela in the Galápagos archipelago. He grew up on a farm and had a magical childhood devoid of cars, electricity, telephones—just pure nature and playful sea lions along the beach. At the age of seven, he moved w...
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