Drawing inspiration from the enchanting black water lagoons of the Peruvian Amazon, the award-winning Aqua Nera represents the epitome of luxury river cruising. Aqua Nera’s interiors exude refined elegance, marrying contemporary design with local heritage, adorned with tasteful accents from the rubber boom era and vibrant cultures of Portugal, Spain, and Peru. Embark on the adventure of a lifetime that will leave you with cherished memories and a deep appreciation for the wonders of this region.
Day 1 Nauta
Nauta is a bustling small town on the shores of the Maranon river in the Peruvian Amazon. This town is perfect for visitors intersted in nature and small town culture. Visitors can hire a boat from Nauta and experience the majestic forests, mountains and lakes. For the gastronomically inclined, this region of Peru is especially known for its delicious spicy cuisine.
Day 2 Maranon River / Yanayacu Pucate River
Day 3 Samiria River
The Samiria River is located in the northeastern territory of Peru. It is in the heart of Peru’s Amazon region, you will be able to spot manatees, pink dolphins and monkeys along the river.
Day 3 Pacaya Samiria Reserve
Renowned for its biodiversity, the area could quite possibly be one of the oldest Pleistocene shelters of the South American continent. There is a proven existence of 965 species of wild plants and 59 of cultivated plants, 450 species of birds, 102 species of mammals, over 130 species of reptiles and amphibians and 250 different fish species, but studies and investigation are still far from being exhausted.
National Reserve Pacaya-Samiria is the natural habitat for lots of wild animals and trees, as well as exuberant aquatic life: more than 500 bird species, 102 mammalians, 240 reptiles, 58 amphibians, 256 fishes and 1024 wild and cultivated vegetal species. In the reserve many species are protected: black caiman (Melanosuchus niger), dugongo (Trichechus inunguis), water turtle (Podocnemis unifilis), spider ape (Ateles sp.), giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis), pink dolphin (Inia geoffrensis) and grey dolphin (Sotalia fluviatilis).
It isn’t difficult to find, year after year, new species of fauna and flora; and still few scientist dedicated to mysterious and variegate world of insects that populate the Reserve.
Day 4 Puerto Prado Forest
Day 5 Manatee Rescue Center / Nauta