Amazonian Oropendola & tambopata

If you are looking for an adventure experience in the Peruvian jungle but want a few conveniences like a comfortable bed, clean sheets, electricity, and some excellent guides this is the place for you. Keep in mind this is the jungle, lots of critters and that mosquito net will come in handy at night. Pavel and Marlany, owners of the resort, were wonderful hosts and both had uncanny skills for spotting wildlife. They spotted a jaguar, many types of monkeys, birds, snakes, capybaras, caiman as well as a host other critters and plants. I was able to see and taste fruits from the jungle I can’t even find in an internet search. When I told them I liked th herba louisa tea they brewed and asked about it the next night, Pavel grabbed a flashlight and went out to cut some more. We went out one night in the boat looking for caiman. These reptiles are the crocodiles of the Amazon. Their eyes are highly reflective and they hunt for food in the river at dusk. We found one and Anthony, one of the guides tried to catch it. The next night, to my surprise and delight, while I waiting for dinner, they showed up with one for me to see, photograph and actually touch.