Few of the lodges have hot water or electricity and, as such, are packaged as eco-friendly and follow strict environmental practices. The dense carpet of tropical rainforest is irrigated and dissected by several great rivers, including the Ucayali, Madre de Dios, Manu and Panagua . It is possible to spot various primate groups in the dense tree cover, such as the emperor tamarin, spider and howler monkeys, but much less common to see the larger predator and mammal groups of lowland tapir, sloth, jaguar or capybaras. For this reason, a stay of seven to eight days is recommended in order to observe a representative sample of the flora and fauna available. A ten-minute motorised canoe ride from the lodge connects with a trail that leads to the Cocha Camunga , which is home to a family of giant river otters.
Specialists say that it contains the largest and richest bio-diversity of the world.
For further information on any of the topics mentioned above, please contact the Tourist Information Service , Edif. Mitinci, piso 13-14, Calle Uno Oeste 50, Urb.