Today was our last full day in the Amazon region and we had the opportunity to visit a well-preserved rainforest area, thanks to the local community. Protecting wildlife and attracting visitors benefits everyone. Inside the reserve we had the opportunity to observe anacondas, boas, tarantulas, frogs, lizards, monkeys and, of course, many different species of insects and edible mushrooms. From our skiffs. we also enjoyed observing lots of river birds and monkeys in a black water tributary of the Marañon River. It was a great day, deep in the rainforest.
3/8/2025
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Delfin II
Piranha Creek and the Amazon River
This morning, our guests had a truly special experience visiting the Amazonas community, a well organized village where many of the community leaders are women. They warmly welcomed us and shared a glimpse into their daily lives, showing us how they cook traditional dishes, use plant-based dyes to create beautiful handicrafts, and most importantly, their incredible efforts in leadership, sustainable fishing, and agroforestry farming. Their work is a powerful response to soil acidification and climate change, demonstrating resilience and innovation in their way of life. In the afternoon, we navigated toward the great confluence, where the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers merge to form the Amazon River. We explored a narrow creek in search of wildlife, and as our three skiffs returned to the Amazon River, we tied them together and raised a glass, celebrating the end of a fantastic expedition.
