Pacaya Samiria National Reserve that are open to tourists and extremely rich in birds (habitat of over 400 species). Along our journey, we will be able to observe different types of birds such as the Amazon Kingfisher, Great ingfisher, Green and Rufous Kingfisher and Pygmyl Kingfisher, spectacular flocks of Tanagers, Chestnut-Eared Aracari, Red Crested Woodpeckers, Spangled Cotingas, Lemon-throated Barbets, White-eared Jacamar and Blackcapped Donacobios.

We will navigate through lagoons and rivers hidden by the vegetation, we will walk through open paths in the jungle in search of the Horned Screamers,Marsh Sparrow haws, Jabirus, Storks, Pink Spoonbills, Pinta lapwing, the Black-tailed Antbird, Black-necked Red Cotinga, the Grey-cheeked nunlet, the Barbreasted Piculet, the Ivory-Peaked Arasari, the Chest-Striped Woodpecker, the Rufous Hat Antthrush, and the Yellow-billed Jacamar, among others Throughout our journey, our expert guides will help us in the acquisition of basic birdwatching skills, such as different birds identification mechanisms and understanding of their behaviour patterns.

To enrich even more our visitors’ experience, our Amateur programme includes additional activities in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, such as interpretation treks to enjoy the great biodiversity of the Reserve (more than 2,000 species of fauna and flora), guaranteed watching of pink and gray dolphins, artisan fishing of piranhas and visit to surrounding communities such as the San Jorge Community where we would be first hand witnesses of the activities of the Center for Artisan Women (Pua Kamatawara), known for their work in natural fiber (Chambira) and carving in wingo or pumpkin.

Private Reserve of Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge our ecolodge owns a Private Reserve of 130 hectares of primary (unaltered) forest that offers a privileged environment for birdwatching.
Our team of experts has identified more than 107 species of birds in our Private Reserve which are described in the attached checklist. This checklist will also facilitate the counting and identification of the bird species we will see during our day and night treks.

Birwatching Amateur includes additional activities in our private Reserve such as the ethnobotanical tour (botanical garden and production center for organic products), experiential gastronomy activities, day and night ecotrekking (to spot reptile and insect species) and our “Evening encounters with the cosmic vision of the Amazon culture, hold at our Tsetsu mirador”. End of program