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| Woolley Monkeys |
On this one day tour, which was organized, by the
Golondrinas Tourist Hostel in Iquitos, with two people it cost 90 soles – a
boat rented for the day. The first stop was at the Paraiso Del Amazonas where we
were greeted by a family of Woolley monkeys and the young family that lives
there. We got to see macaws, sloths, prehistoric turtle, toucans,
and several anacondas.
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| Macaw | |
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| 3 Toed Sloth |
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| Baby 3 Toed Sloth |
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The buildings built several meters above ground because of
the regular high water mark during the rainy season. The last significant rain
was in 2012.
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| Anaconda | |
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| Anaconda | | |
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| Prehistoric Turtle |
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| Panoramic view of the Amazon |
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| The Climb Up and Down |
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The 2
nd stop where the El Mirador a tower that
overlooks where the three rivers come together to form the Amazon River; that
flows from the Andes Mountains into the Atlantic Ocean.
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| Largest Tree |
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| Girl and baby 2 toed Sloth | |
After climbing the tower and enjoying the view, we walked
the see the largest tree of its kind, and it is only 300 years old. We did see
the smallest monkeys as they scurried through the trees – no I was not able to
get photographs this time. The walk back gave us an opportunity to see a two
toed sloth, held by a young girl. Drinks, food, and souvenirs were available
for sale.
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| Largest Fish in the Amazon |
The next and last stop was to the Puerto Fundo Pedrito; where
we were to see large lily pads, Paraná’s, largest fish in the Amazon River,
alligators, and a macaw.
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| Parana | |
The largest fish have exceptionally big mouths and will put
their young in their mouth for protection from predators. Parana’s will eat
each other if they feel other food in not available. I am sure glad that I did
not want to go swimming in this water. These alligators have two eyelids, one that
is to protect their eyes from the Amazon River water. These large lily pads are
more than a meter across and are mightily impressive.
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