Rio Azul is also home to several species of primates, some of which regularly show up around the lodge itself. Keep an eye out for, white-faced spider monkey, red-handed howler, red-nosed bearded saki, brown capuchin and Azara’s night monkey, brown-throated three-toed sloths, capybara and Brazilian squirrel. During river trips you could possibly see Brazilian tapir, giant river otter and neotropical otter. Rarities such as jaguar, puma and even short-eared dog have all been seen here.

Seeing a giant anaconda, will most certainly be a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. These semi-aquatic snakes thrive in slow-moving streams, rivers and other muddy marshy environments. Caiman also lurk in the waters, the largest predator in the Amazon ecosystem. This is an ecological paradise, with an abundance of incredible wildlife to be enjoyed. 

And don’t overlook the smaller creatures that keep the ecosystem alive. Bugs and butterflies, darter frogs and spiders. These are the true gems to tick off your Amazonian list.