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The heart of the world ...
Amazonas in Venezuela has an enormous variety of scenarios haunting visual impact and unique attraction is a space where time seems to have stopped, offering to the delight of our senses, a generous reservoir of exuberant wealth, beauty and life.
Second in terms of territory of the Republic of Venezuela, with the lowest population density and the highest rate of indigenous people, this state exhibits an ancient ethnic and cultural diversity, which must be conserved as a heritage of Venezuela and humanity.

The State of Amazonas, with its 180,000 km ² offers domestic and foreign tourists, biological diversity and unique ethnic cultures in the world.

This state is synonymous with mystery and adventure, whence the mighty Orinoco, is possessed of an enormous variety of natural beauty, which cause a great visual impact and generate a unique attraction for having unrepeatable characteristics in the world. Majestic rainforests, large and wide savannahs, towering mountains and tepuis (the oldest geological formation in the world dating back 400 million years old), extensive and rapid rivers and stunning waterfalls emerge from this extraordinary region.

Puerto Ayacucho
Puerto Ayacucho is the commercial center of the Amazon region. The city has a strong influence of the indigenous tribes inhabiting the region. In addition to the variety of museums dedicated to showing Indian life in the Amazon. Puerto Ayacucho is home to a variety of camps for travelers visiting the region. No matter whether its foray in the Amazon takes place only in Puerto Ayacucho and around or inside, taking some tours to know the secrets hidden in your heart, be fascinated.

Earth and the jungle
From the east, entering the state, there are warnings that the Ministry of regional tourism installed several years ago identifying indigenous settlements and ethnicity of its inhabitants.

On a tour stop is the Indian communities Piaroa piapoco, Guajibo, jivi, Curripaco, saliva and Panare.
In more populated areas visited, the only group that still uses traditional dress is the ANARE. The men wear red guayuco diapers that look like a pompom yarn on each side. However, in very remote places, where Indians have had minimal contact with outsiders, such as the Yanomami and hoti, remain the same habits of centuries ago and both sexes are no more than a guayuco.
The best and safest way to meet the state's interior is through camps ( ) To arrange housing, food and rides (separate airlift if necessary).

Natural Monument Stone Turtle

It is located 8 km south of Puerto Ayacucho. It is a granite rock formation zoomorphic of about 1300 million years litófilas vegetation, covers an area of 525 hectares. Seen from afar, to come by helicopter or by road, you can see this mass of stone shaped like a turtle. It is accessed by air or land. It offers guided walks recreational and scientific observation of nature.

Navigating Amazon

Explore and enjoy a boat ride on the Iguana.

It is a traditional boat designed exclusively for navigation in the Amazon.

It has double cabins to accommodate eight (8) people. Have bathrooms with shower, kitchen, satellite phone and HF radio communication on a second level terrace for seine cherries and appreciate the spectacular landscapes that surround us in this part of the world.
Enjoy spectacular scenery at lunchtime.

Enjoy something different, sailing aboard the ships, Iguana and Bongoman.

The Iguana is 19 m. long and consists of three levels, forming 5 cabins, 2 bathrooms, dining area, a covered patio-perfect for hammocks and rest and satellite phone. The Bongoman (two bongos with a large central platform on top, palm roof, original bathroom and overnight in hammocks).

Plans include sport fishing, expeditions and one 8N/9D Autana National Park Duida-Marahuaca with observation of the tepuis Yapacana, Duida, Marahuaca and Guachamacare, visits to communities in the Piaroa Curripaco, Ye'kwana, maco, Guajibo , Baniva, Yanomami and yeral.

Traveling on the river in this way is a convenient way to see the Amazon as well as navigate the Orinoco and walk through the National Park Duida-Marahuaca; see Tepuys Yapacana, Duida, Marahuaca and Guachamacare, visiting ethnic tribes Piaroa , Ye'kuana, Maco, Guajibo, Baniva and Curripaco, and buy handicrafts (baskets and necklaces) made by the people of these tribes.

The onboard chef and regional combines fresh local ingredients with creative cuisine to offer an exquisite menu throughout the voyage, promoting the enjoyment of local products combined with good taste. Cook according to your tastes along the journey. We design vegetarian dishes on request. The cassava, manioc and stew the fish will be part of their cultural experience and food vocabulary.

The cost is $ 160 per person per day. Including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, nonalcoholic beverages. All tours and visits with local guides. Spectacular scenery. And the service is first.

What to bring?
Light clothing, long sleeves and long pants
Swimwear
Insect repellent
Flashlight
Hat
Coat and poncho / raincoat
Antojitos
Personal care products
Prescription Drugs
Desire to enjoy and learn

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Navigation Cunucunuma River - National Park Duida - Guachamacare 12 days / 11 nights.

Navigation Orinoco - Casiquiare Arm - Black River 10 days - 9 nights.

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