- Address: Loreto, Peru
- Website: laisladelosmonosperu.com
- Visit time: 8.00 - 16.00
- Cost: 10 new salts
Iquitos is one of the largest cities of the Peruvian Amazon. To study the rain forest in 1901, an expedition was sent to the place where the two rivers Tambopata and Madre de Dios merge, led by don Juan Vilalta. In 1902, a research station was founded here, named after the first researcher Faustino Maldonado. It is located on a picturesque island, in the thick jungles of the Amazon. The total area is two hundred and fifty hectares. Scientists are engaged in the observation and study of the life of various species of monkeys. In 1997, the station implemented a family project, through which endangered species of primates found not only a habitat, but also protection.
What is the island famous for?
On the island of monkeys in Peru live eight species of primates (there are fifty-one species in the country), they freely move through the territory of the station, and enter their cages only to refresh themselves. Here live as endangered species: a paunchy monkey, a brown-headed tamarin, a monkey-howler, and ordinary monkeys, gibbons and others.
Tourists come here to admire the picturesque nature, stroll through the real jungle and, most importantly, closely communicate with our smaller brothers. Monkeys live in families, kids are afraid of people, they are holding on to their parents with their fragile paws. And older individuals behave impudently with visitors, they can steal valuables: a wallet, phone or glasses. Primates are used to visitors, meet them and are eagerly waiting for delicacies. You can only feed your monkeys with fruits and sweets.
There is no problem with food on the island. Fruits from the station are delivered here, and cocoa, beans, papaya and bananas are growing here, providing the necessary nutrition to the primates. But with clean water things are worse, the inhabitants of the island are content with rainwater from puddles. Therefore, monkeys do not miss the opportunity to get to clean water and can steal a bottle of water from tourists. Some of the "happy thieves" have learned to unscrew the lids and drink from the neck like children.
In addition to the monkeys themselves, Tukans, coats, sloths live on the island, as well as a huge number of colorful parrots. For all visitors who arrived on the island of the Apes in Peru , an entertainment program is provided, where hand-held primates and colorful parrots take part.
Work station on the island
Most of the primates hit the island of the Monkeys in Peru through shelters, also brought here by the local population. Usually they are orphans, who are found in cities and markets. Each year, the number of monkeys of each species increases from eight to twelve individuals. The constant contact between humans and animals does not prevent the latter from maintaining their instincts and natural adaptation in the environment. During the existence of the station, its workers saved hundreds of animals. Also they are constantly fighting with poachers, who are destroying unfortunate animals. The research station receives funding from the government of Spain and the United States.
Monkey Island is ready to receive tourists daily from 8:00 to 16:00, the ticket price is 10 new salts (PEN).
How to get to the Island of the Apes?
The island can be reached by boat from the port of Nanay or the city of Biljavist, the journey will take about twenty minutes. Until recently, you can get there by taxi, stop near the market (and walk 100 meters) or the jetty, and then hire a boat. Come to the island of the Apes in Peru with delicious treats: fruits, sweets and a bottle of pure water for primates. And also do not forget the cameras to capture the wonderful unforgettable moments.
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