It is by now common knowledge that Peru is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of tourist resources, not just because of the priceless archaelogical remains that abound in our country, but also because of its share of the Amazon River basin.

This zone, known as "Amazonia", is considered the lung of our planet, and the Peruvian part is considered to be one of the parts of the jungle best preserved in its "virgin" state. This unspoilt state and its location in the tropics, makes thePERU AMAZON - PERU RAINFOREST AND WILDLIFE by Enjoy Peru Nature Peruvian Amazonia particularly biodiverse, holding as it does over 70% of the living species of the planet. This infinity of species of flora and fauna, many of which are not found anywhere else, live together in totally unique diversity in the Peruvian Amazonia.

The natural riches of our country, which is also an important natural resource for humankind, is only nown to a few scientists and, obviously, much less by those of us simply curious about our environment.PERU AMAZON - PERU RAINFOREST AND WILDLIFE by Enjoy Peru NatureFor this reason we've put together the contents of this web site about the Natural World of Peru, which we are pleased to offer to you, our visitors.

Not only have we put information about nature at your disposal, but also supporting illustrations, and information about specialized tourism, such as Photo Safaris, Birdwatching, Orchids, General Botany, Insects, Anthropology , Waterfalls, Invertebrates etc.

After a neverending cry from a black Peru Nature Ecology Biodiversity Rainforest in Perusky full of water, the first rays of the sun appear, allowing the observer to quietly view the long, serpentine, running streams of water that quickly get lost in the exuberant vegetation of the Amazon jungle, inhabited by unruly and noisy wild animals, little accustomed to the presence of humans.

This natural space is full of color and enchantment. It's a place which can be explored without ever stopping. A jewel bathed in torrential rains….To admire, to get to know, to search for the surprising fauna that slip away amongst the fertile vegetation, where precious flowers such as the orchid are to be found in abundance.

Rare animals can be found here, such as the capybara (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris) -the biggest rodent in the world - the giant river otter(Pteronura brasiliensis),the river otter (Lutra longicaudis), the jaguar (Panthera onca), the black cayman (Melanosuchus Níger), the south american river turtle (Podocnemis expansa), the toucan (Ramphastidae), and the tapir (Tapirus terrestris).

The three toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus) can also be found, as can the spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus), the spider monkey (Ateles paniscus), yacaré (Caiman yacare), puma (Puma concolor), manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus), swamp crocodile (Crocodylus moreletti), and yellow headed parrot (Amazona oratrix), amongst others.

This colorful region is home to many surprising species of flora and fauna, which the traveler can discover on exploring the reserves, parks and natural zones of this part of the continent.

The "pequepeques" (motorized canoes) zip through the mightiest and longest river in the world, the Amazon. The native peoples who live on its banks hold treasures of legends and myths, some of which have never been told before. Wild symphony of day and night; the nature, mystery and magic of the unkown jungle.

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