TAMSHIYACU – TAHUAYO REGIONAL CONSERVATION AREA (3 Days / 2 Nights)

TAMSHIYACU – TAHUAYO REGIONAL CONSERVATION AREA (3 Days / 2 Nights)

The Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Regional Conservation Area is a vast, protected expanse of Amazon rainforest, spanning approximately 420,000 hectares. It is internationally recognized for its extraordinary biodiversity, particularly its high concentration of primate species. The reserve is home to 16 different species of primates, including the endangered Red Uakari (Cacajao calvus) with its distinctive bald, red face, and the Pygmy Marmoset, the world’s smallest monkey.

In addition to primates, the area boasts over 600 bird species, a wide variety of aquatic species, and numerous reptiles and amphibians, making it one of the most biodiverse regions in the Peruvian Amazon. Among the many remarkable animals that can be found here are pink river dolphins, spectacled caimans, giant otters, and elusive species like the Amazonian jaguar and the South American tapir. This rich biodiversity makes it a key site for both scientific research and ecotourism.

The Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Regional Conservation Area has been the subject of scientific studies for more than 40 years due to its unparalleled biological richness. In the mid-1970s, scientists first recommended the area for protection. By the 1980s, local communities, with support from various organizations, initiated sustainable resource management practices to preserve the region’s natural wealth. In the late 1980s, government officials and researchers recognized the area’s unique biodiversity, particularly the presence of the endangered Red Uakari, furthering the call for conservation efforts.

Today, the area continues to be a vital center for research on species biology, ecosystem dynamics, and sustainable development. The conservation area prioritizes community involvement, ensuring that local and indigenous peoples, who have lived in harmony with the rainforest for centuries, are active partners in the sustainable management of natural resources.

Visitors can experience the wonders of the Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Conservation Area through multi-day wildlife observation tours that offer a wide range of activities. These include fishing, birdwatching, primate tracking, and daytime and nighttime hikes through the rainforest. Participants may also engage in anaconda tracking, poison dart frog spotting, and witness some of the Amazon’s rarest and most iconic creatures, including:

• Red Bald Uakari Monkey
• Pink and Grey River Dolphins
• Brown-Throated Sloths
• Capybaras
• Black and Spectacled Caimans
• Giant Anteaters and Armadillos
• Harpy Eagles
• Wattled Curassows and Hoatzins

This immersive adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the rich tapestry of life in one of the most ecologically significant areas of the Amazon. By visiting, you not only experience the incredible beauty and wildlife of the Peruvian Amazon but also support ongoing conservation efforts that ensure the region’s long-term protection.