The Tamandua Experience

Good morning from the Amazon Rainforest 🦋🌴🌎🌴🦋

Everything Is Bigger In The Amazon! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t believe us? Then sign up for one of our upcoming trips and see it for yourself! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You won’t believe what you’ll come across exploring the Peruvian Rainforest. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unable to put words to your experience, you’ll want to return with friends to share with them the unexplainable beauty and wonder of the Amazon. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We still have spots available for our 4 upcoming trips this April and May. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Head to the link below or click on the one in our bio for more information on our trips and to sign up. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We Can’t Wait To Explore With You! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ www.wetravel.com/profiles/Tamandua ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Becoming A Junglekeeper April 30th – May 7th ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Operation Malinowski May 7th – 14th ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Luxury In the Amazon May 15th – May 21st ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Herping In the Tambopata May 16th – May 22nd ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸: @mohsinkazmitakespictures ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #tamanduaexpeditions #ecotravel #jungle #ecotourism #peru #visitperu #adventure #biodiversity #explore #plantlovers #gooutside #traveler #wanderlust #hiking #conservation #natureisbeautiful #outdoors #natureaddicts #traveladdicts #adventuretravel #plantlife #wildlifeprotection #protectourplanet #amazonrainforest #connectwithnature #wildliferangers #travelerslife #plants #exploretheourdoors #thereisnoplanetb

JAGUAR SIGHTING! Although the jungles of western Amazonia are filled with wildlife and some of the highest populations of jaguars on earth — we very rarely get to see them up close. We spotted this young male from the boat and were all shocked at the speed—he was moving across the river like a motorboat. Those huge paws can make very efficient paddles! . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our rangers have been reporting an increase on Jaguar sightings along the protected stretches of the river. This could be due to the fact that junglekeepers presence has greatly reduced the amount of riverside hunting that takes place along the corridor. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸: @thomasstephane ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #tamanduaexpeditions #ecotravel #jungle #ecotourism #peru #visitperu #adventure #biodiversity #explore #explorar #gooutside #traveler #wanderlust #hiking #conservation #natureisbeautiful #outdoors #natureaddicts #traveladdicts #adventuretravel #herping #wildlifeprotection #wildlifephotography #amazonrainforest #connectwithnature #wildlife #travelerslife #jaguar #exploretheourdoors #jaguars

Who doesn’t love chocolate? Even its raw form cacao has become increasingly popular. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Long before it was mass-produced, people in Central and South America have used cacao in ceremonies and as offerings to the gods. Depictions of these rituals have been found on ancient murals and ceramics. The scientific name of cacao roughly translates to, “food of the gods.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Cacao” comes from the word “kakawa,” which is believed to come from an ancient Mesoamerican language. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Chocolate bars are not found hanging from trees ready to be eaten. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cacao starts out as a seed like the ones pictured above. Once planted in the soil it’ll grow into a tree that will eventually produce yellow or purple football shaped pods. These pods contain 20 – 40 cacao seeds that are covered with a sweet white gummy pulp. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In the wild these pods will feed wildlife and the seeds will be spread throughout the forest to grow more cacao trees. On farms, the pods are harvested and processed before being sold to chocolate makers. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The seeds are separated from the pod, cleaned, fermented, and then dried. Once the process is complete, cacao seeds can be consumed as is or continue to be processed to make cacao nibs, coco powder, chocolate bars, etc. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s easy to forget where our food comes from and the process it goes through before it becomes conveniently available in stores. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you learned something today from our post, Like, Share and Post a chocolate bar emoji in the comments below. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t forget we have 4 Amazon trips coming up this April and May! Click on the link in our bio for more information. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸: @mohsinkazmitakespictures ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #tamanduaexpeditions #ecotravel #jungle #ecotourism #peru #visitperu #adventure #biodiversity #explore #explorar #gooutside #traveler #wanderlust #hiking #conservation #natureisbeautiful #outdoors #natureaddicts #traveladdicts #adventuretravel #cacao #wildlifeprotection #protectourplanet #amazonrainforest #connectwithnature #wildliferangers #travelerslife #chocolate #exploretheourdoors #thereisnoplanetb

There are still places out there that exist without human interference. Where the rivers run clean and the trees are kings… where life is everywhere. These hallowed places are crucial for the ecology of our world, and the sanity of our souls. . This image of an incredibly remote riverbend in the far western Amazon was only possible after multiple days of rough travel—it is a place that week to week, year to year, never knows a human footstep. Image by @mohsinkazmitakespictures

There are many different species of plants that live on this strangler fig. It’s incredible that a single tree is able to support such a plethora of plant life. You could visit the Amazon a hundred times and it will continue to surprise you with secrets in every crevice. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can come and witness its beauty for yourself by signing up for one of our 4 trips coming up this April and May. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link below or in our bio to join us in the jungle ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ www.wetravel.com/profiles/tamandua ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸: @earth.advocate.meg ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #tamanduaexpeditions #Youngtravel #jungle #ecotourism #peru #travelingmilennial #visitperu #perutourism #jungletours #adventure #biodiversity #explore #gooutside #traveler #wanderlust #hiking #planeticket #conservation #natureisbeautiful #outdoors #natureaddicts #traveladdicts #forestrangers #adventuretravel #herping #wildlifeprotection

Paul Rosolie is a naturalist, explorer, author, and award winning wildlife filmmaker. For the past 16 years he has specialized in threatened ecosystems and species in countries like Indonesia, Brazil, India, and Peru. In the Amazon, Rosolie has spent extensive time traveling with poachers documenting the illegal trade in endangered species. Rosolie’s memoir on Amazonian wildlife and exploration, “Mother of God”, was hailed as “gripping” by Jane Goodall, and the Wall Street Journal applauded Rosolie’s environmental call-to-arms for its ‘rare immediacy and depth’. In 2013 Rosolie spoke at the United Nations global Forum on Forests while accepting an award for his Amazonian wildlife short-film ‘An Unseen World”. He is the co-founder of Junglekeepers Peru an organization that focuses on protecting threatened habitat in western Amazonia. To date, Junglekeepers protects over 55,000 acres of primary forest. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸: @thomasstephane ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #tamanduaexpeditions #Youngtravel #jungle #ecotourism #peru #travelingmilennial #visitperu #perutourism #jungletours #adventure #biodiversity #explore #gooutside #traveler #wanderlust #hiking #planeticket #conservation #natureisbeautiful #outdoors #natureaddicts #traveladdicts #bestjob #adventuretravel #herping #wildlifeprotection

Who wouldn’t want to enjoy their morning cup of coffee up in the trees looking out over a pristine Oxbow Lake in the Amazon? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We only have 3 spots left for our, Luxury In the Rainforest trip! You could be hanging out in the trees with howler monkeys this spring! Sign up via our link below! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ www.wetravel.com/profiles/tamandua ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸: @earth.advocate.meg ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #tamanduaexpeditions #Youngtravel #jungle #ecotourism #peru #travelingmilennial #visitperu #perutourism #jungletours #adventure #biodiversity #explore #gooutside #traveler #wanderlust #hiking #planeticket #conservation #natureisbeautiful #outdoors #natureaddicts #traveladdicts #coffeelover #adventuretravel #treeclimbing #wildlifeprotection

Do you want to attend the Operation Malinowski trip, but want a bit more of a hands on experience with wildlife? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Herping in the Tambopata/Malinowski Watershed is a first-of-its-kind expedition! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On this trip you’ll learn about the threat of gold mining in the Amazon, and focus on tracking down some of the most elusive reptiles and amphibians (Herps) that call the jungle home. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s possible you’ll even come face to face with the king of the jungle, the green Anaconda. But we are sure you’d settle with this MASSIVE Bushmaster too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re ready for a trip of lifetime click the link below and we’ll see you in May! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ https://www.wetravel.com/profiles/Tamandua ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸: @evanjdittig ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #tamanduaexpeditions #Youngtravel #jungle #ecotourism #peru #travelingmilennial #visitperu #perutourism #jungletours #adventure #biodiversity #explore #gooutside #traveler #wanderlust #hiking #planeticket #conservation #natureisbeautiful #outdoors #natureaddicts #traveladdicts #forestrangers #adventuretravel #herping #wildlifeprotection