In Peru, there are many Private Conservation Areas (ACP), meaning individuals turn their land into private nature reserves to protect local wildlife and vegetation. These initiatives are increasingly common, but in the Amazonas region in northern Peru, they remain rare. Today, we present the Milpuj La Heredad Private Conservation Area, managed by Perico. Milpuj La … Milpuj La Heredad Private Conservation Area
This project is called the “Ecomuseum of the Cultural Landscape of the Upper Utcubamba Valley.” To put it more simply, it is the Routes of the Ecomuseum of Chachapoyas. The innovative program is based on a sustainable tourism approach, in collaboration with local communities, to preserve the rich culture and unique environment of this region. … The Routes of the Ecomuseum of Chachapoyas
Want to discover the rural activities of a local community during your trip? During your stay in northern Peru, you may want to share a moment with villagers. To do this, together with the inhabitants, we propose you different traditional activities in Cuispes. We are in Bongara Province, Department of Amazonas, in Northern Peru. You … Traditional activities in Cuispes
I propose once again to discover one of the craftsmen of the region Amazonas, in the North of Peru. Gerald works a natural product, which is found in abundance in the region: the nut shell. But it’s not just any nut, this one has a shell that I will not invite you to try to break … Gerald Valdez – an artist working with nuts
As you have already read in various articles, we support rural tourism, which means for us: supporting our local partners in their participation in the local tourism development. To do this, we hired Léa for three months for a rural tourism training. She did an internship in responsible and rural tourism in two communities. Lea … Rural tourism training in Northern Peru – Tourism and Development
Do you know the Lake of the Condors? Not yet? It is a great paradise to explore beautiful remote and mythical landscapes. An ideal destination for nature lovers, history and outdoor adventure. Why should you go to the Lake of the Condors? If you are thinking of visiting Peru, I recommend you to visit the north. … Lake of the Condors, the greatest trek in Amazonas Region, Northern Peru
We have already talked about the Huamanpata Lake, located near Rodriguez de Mendoza, in the Amazonas region in northern Peru, in October. The kids and I wanted to go back to the lagoon, but this time when it is filled with water. That was actually the first weekend of June. We left Chachapoyas at 6 … The Huamanpata Lake
The spatule tail hummingbird is one of these incredible species that can represent an entire region. Seeing one of the famous spatule tail hummingbirds in the northern Amazonas region is definitely an art. On the Fernando Belaunde Terry road that leads east to the regions of San Martin, Moyobamba and Tarapoto, you can make a more instructive tour in … The Spatule Tail Hummingbird
60 km south of Chachapoyas is the funerary complex of Revash, in the district of Santo Tomás, province of Luya. Revash is the name given to a group of mausoleums that is divided into two sectors. At an altitude of 2,800 m, the mausoleums are located in a cave excavated at the height of the … Mausoleums of Revash
The Sarcophagi of Karajia are a collection of sarcophagi, found in the province of Luya, in the Amazonas region of northern Peru. These sarcophagi are unique in their type and careful elaboration. The funerary ritual of the Chachapoya The Chachapoya had several levels or burial classes. The first level is represented by the sarcophagi, then the … Sarcophagi of Karajia