After breakfast, take a motorized canoe to the Parrot Clay Lick along the Napo River, a key site in the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve. Arrive before the morning activity begins and watch parrots and parakeets, including Blue-headed Parrots, Orange-cheeked Parrots, Yellow-crowned Parrots, Dusky-headed Parakeets, and White-eyed Parakeets. Continue on a 30-minute walk through terra firme forest to reach a second clay lick, where parakeets, parrots, and macaws gather. If conditions allow, spot various bird species and possibly some mammals.
Next, visit the Kuri Muyu intercultural interpretation center, run by the women of the Añangu Community. Learn about Kichwa traditions, music, dance, and the sustainable use of natural resources. Browse handmade crafts, each a unique piece supporting the artisans’ work. Return to the community center for lunch, then set out on a boat excursion along Añangu Creek, a blackwater ecosystem teeming with wildlife. Watch for monkeys, caimans, and, if lucky, giant otters.
After dinner, grab a flashlight for a night walk. Look for nocturnal insects, reptiles, and even monkeys active after dark.
