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HEATH RIVER WILDLIFE CENTER
The Heath River, running from the Andes surrounding Lake Titikaka northward to the Madre de Dios River, is the natural border between Peru and Bolivia. Here the Ese Eja Sonene Community of indigenous Indians live, an ethnic group belonging to either of two lines: the Tacana-speaking Arawak, who migrated from the west, and those of Pano origin, who come from the lower reaches of the Madera River.
The Ese Eja Community owns the Heath River Wildlife Center an eco-conservation lodge that will be used as a scientific research station and tourist facility on the Heath River.
A short distance from the community is one of the most important Macaw Clay Licks of Peru, a natural attraction visited by thousands of parrots and Macaws. Caimans, Horned Screamers, capybara, and anacondas frequent the river shores. Giant Otters hunt for fish in the nearby lakes. For all those who yearn for the very best Amazon adventure, the Heath River Wildlife Center awaits your visit for a lifetime of memories.
The Heath River Wildlife Center itineraries include pick-up from Puerto Maldonado, private riverboat transportation to the Heath Center, private bungalow with private bath, all meals, naturalist guides, excursions to macaw and mammal licks, and visits to the best nature lakes in the Tambopata area.
- Private screened bungalows with large living area, comfortable beds, and private bath with hot-water shower.
- Macaw and parrot clay lick.
- Tapir and mammal clay licks.
- Expert naturalist guides.
- Miles of primary rainforest.
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