The Concession is a 10,000 hectare block of tropical forest located in
the upper Yavari River just below the confluence of the Yavari and Yavari
Miri Rivers. The forest of Lago Preto are some of the most biodiverse
habitats in the Amazon, with 13 sympatric species of primates, an
extraordinary avian assemblage, a unique floral composition and one of the
greatest diversities of fish and frog species found in the Neotropics. Large
mammals are regularly sighted along the forest trails, including peccaries,
the occasional tapir, many primate species, edentates such as armadillos,
anteaters, and sloths, and large cat species.
The Lago Preto Conservation
Concession has the greatest resident population of Red Uakari monkeys found
to date. This population of Red Uakari monkeys is estimated at around 500
individuals within the concession. Most of the Red Uakari monkeys are
habituated and easy to observe. These fantastic monkeys and the Red Uakari
Project are the object of the upcoming documentary "Uakari-Secrets of the
English Monkey" which will air on Animal Planet on Sunday, May 3, 2009, 7pm
EST.
This trip is for wildlife enthusiasts and adventurous travelers wanting
to experience a remote rainforest environment. You will travel aboard the
incomparable Ayapua riverboat. The Ayapua is a 108 ft. riverboat hailing
from the Rubber Era (built in Germany in 1906) and meticulously restored to
reflect the architecture of that period. It is the only ship from the Rubber
Boom remaining in the Amazon. The boat is air-conditioned and features
private cabins. Boarding this beautiful boat is like walking onto a movie
set - even though it has all of the modern comforts, including e-mail, a
movie room, and a library - with the perfect look of the late 19th Century,
right down to the (working) Victrolas! The food is excellent and everyone
enjoys the unforgettable pleasures of Peruvian hospitality.
This 7 day/6 night trip departs Iquitos, Peru on June 21-27 and the July
12-18. Call 800-892-1035 for further information. With over 17 years of
operation GreenTracks has provided memorable experiences of the Amazon to
thousands of travelers. Visit
www.GreenTracks.com
About us:
GreenTracks provides the finest nature and culture-oriented trips into
tropical regions of Latin America. Founded in 1992 by prominent tropical
biologists, GreenTracks has delivered memorable adventures with expert
guidance to thousands of vacationers.
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Scott Humfeld GreenTracks, Inc.
