Today we toasted to our expedition at the point where the Maranon and Ucayali Rivers come together to become the Amazon. We also spotted a great number of animals, including a rainbow grasshopper, black collared hawks, bats, and a snowy egret! We had a wonderful opportunity to visit the Amazonas Community, which is supported by Lindblad-National Geographic’s conservation and economic development efforts.
7/27/2024
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Delfin II
Yanallpa and Amazonas
Our last day of our expedition began with an early walk on sustainable farming land in Yanallpa. This farm had bananas, sweet limes, grapefruit, and many other tropical fruit trees. The farm was a great example of the sustainable social changes being implemented by many communities throughout the Amazon basin. Our naturalists spotted a lot of wildlife, including families of pygmy marmosets, a favorite among our guests. It was a morning loaded with birds, insects, snakes, and lovely flowers. We held our afternoon activity in the community of Amazonas. Here, a group of women leaders shared their experiences of the sustainable social changes. We spent memorable moments in their family kitchens learning how they get their materials for their handicrafts. It was a mesmerizing way to finish our expedition along the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.