This Manatee Rescue Center experience in Iquitos Peru offers a unique opportunity to learn about wildlife conservation in the Amazon through a visit to the Centro de Rescate Amazónico (CREA). Located just outside the city, this conservation center focuses on rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing endangered Amazonian species back into their natural habitat.
During your visit to the Manatee Rescue Center in Iquitos, you will observe rescued animals such as Amazonian manatees, monkeys, sloths, birds, and turtles. Many of these animals were victims of illegal wildlife trafficking or injury and are cared for by trained professionals until they can be safely returned to the wild. The center also plays a major role in environmental education, helping both locals and visitors understand the importance of protecting the Amazon ecosystem. This experience is ideal for travelers who want to complement their Amazon tour with a meaningful and responsible wildlife encounter.
The manatee rescue center in Iquitos, Peru is one of the most educational experiences within the Amazon. This facility is dedicated to the care, rehabilitation, and protection of Amazonian manatees, a vulnerable species native to the region.
A visit to the center offers valuable insight into wildlife conservation efforts in the rainforest and the ongoing work carried out to protect local fauna.
It is a specialized center dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of manatees, providing care for animals that have been affected by human activity or found in vulnerable conditions.
The experience is guided and educational, focusing on knowledge and environmental awareness.
It is a peaceful activity, ideal for travelers seeking a different kind of Amazon experience.
The Amazonian manatee is a vulnerable species, making conservation centers like this one essential.
Visiting the center helps raise awareness about the importance of preserving biodiversity.
The manatee rescue center tour can easily be combined with other experiences in the region:
This allows travelers to create a well-balanced itinerary that combines nature, education, and exploration.
The manatee rescue center in Iquitos, Peru is an activity that complements your Amazon experience through an educational and responsible approach.
It offers a unique opportunity to discover Amazonian wildlife from a different perspective and to better understand the impact and importance of conservation efforts in the region.
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$50We require a 50% deposit to hold your reservation that can be made with any major credit card, when we receive your payment we will send you a payment confirmation via email. The remaining balance will be due at the time of (or before) your arrival to Iquitos.
We operate amazon tours from Iquitos every single day with no fixed departure dates – accommodating your schedule, not ours!
Our Iquitos jungle tours begin at 9:00am on the first day and end at 5:00pm on the last day. Arriving late or departing early? No problem! We will accommodate your travel schedule and ensure that no activities are missed.
We can accommodate vegetarians, vegans upon request with no additional charge.
We accommodate groups as well as solo travelers. Small groups & solo travelers share excursions but accommodations are always private and group sizes are never more than 6 people.
Our Iquitos amazon tours & Pacaya Samiria camping tours are safe for travelers of all ages and experience level. We are licensed and insured with over 20 years of experience with guides that are fluent in English & Spanish.
