Itinerary

An adventure from 3 – 13 days available.

The Las Piedras Amazon Center is predominantly a base for research and conservation action that has its camp for nature-loving people who can explore the beautiful landscape of Las Piedras River. Enjoy easy hiking in an extensive trail network under towering rainforest trees, and discover more of the Amazon rainforest also visiting well preserved lakes and rivers. Hikes will allow you to see different ecosystems and forest types. Besides learning a lot about natural history, you will have a good chance of encountering many of the spectacular wildlife species which live on the reserve, including some 9 monkey species, over 500 bird species, and elusive terrestrial mammals such as Jaguar, ocelot, short-eared dog, giant ant-eater, and Brazilian tapir.

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Camping tours and expeditions will often include trips to see the waterfalls that drain into the Las Piedras River on the northern border of the Las Piedras Amazon Center. Activities may also include a boat ride to the macaw claylick located on the banks of the Las Piedras River just 2 km north of the reserve, which is frequented by up to 40 Red-and-green macaws (Ara chloropterus) and about 5-6 other parrot species. Kayaking trips are available in the wet season (mid Dec to March) to visit a more secretive world of the Dwarf Caiman (Paleosuchus trigonatus) and the White or Spectacled Caiman (Caiman crocodilus). There are several high cliffs that offer outstanding panoramic views of the endless rainforest landscape covering a large portion of the reserve. The NW part of the reserve also has a large mammal claylick, a place where numerous frugivores, including large birds and charismatic megafauna, frecuently visits to feed on clayish soil strata rich in salt and minerals. There are several small and miniature oxbow lakes with abundant bird fauna including Hoatzins, kinfishers, herons and egrets and other colorful birds. Neighboring the reserve there are active Brazil nut concessions, a place where families of rainforest gatherers work collecting, processing and transporting Brazil nuts to local markets. There are two nearby communities: Lucerna and Palma Real, which offer the opportunity to experience a visit to learn about the lifestyle of local people who live from the Amazon rainforest. Members of these communities are picking and sampling bananas, papaya, pineapples, cacao, etc., all part of their income and will be an excellent learning activity. You will be led through the rainforest by an experienced guide. Optional activities can include going out with researchers to take part in wildlife monitoring activities on the reserve.

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Our accommodations vary during our camping tours and expeditions. While at the Las Piedras Amazon Center, you will be allocated a bed in one of our platforms in the main camp area. There are 8 bed on each platform. While out from the center, a 3-4 man tent will be provided for 1-2 people. There are some Tentsile tree tents suspended 2-10 meters above the ground. Bathrooms are shared.