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A cruise in Flotel
Reina de Enin is very comfortable and enjoyable. The cuisine
is superb. All cabins have private bathroom. Nature activities are part of environmental
conservation programs; cultural activities are focused on experiencing
the way of life of the Indian communities of Mojeña and Yurakare
people. All of these activities unfold around walks through the jungle,
horseback riding, motor boat and canoe excursions with native guides,
visits to the Mocovi Wildlife Reserve, and leisure activities such as
swimming, kayaking, fishing or just relaxing under the sun.
Sample
5 day itineraries:
In the
company of the river dolphins
Program from November to April (Rainy season)
1st Day: Reception at
airport and immediate transfer to the Flotel Reina de Enín. Beginning of
the navigation by the Mamoré river, during the trip, sightseeing of the
flora and fauna of the riversides. In the afternoon visit to the
Yuracaré origin community of San Renato for a cultural exchange.
2nd Day: Today we will
arrive to la estancia el Carmen, a typical cattle ranch where we are
going to horseback ride through the gallery forest and the savannah for
about one hour and a half. In the afternoon we will enjoy the experience
of canoe paddling the same way the inhabitants of the area do using a
canoe made of ochoo wood. By the end of the afternoon the guide will
invite everyone to swim in the refreshing waters of the Mamoré
river.
3rd Day: Half day
excursion to a lagoon system called Victoria, this will be a perfect
opportunity to swim close to the pink river dolphins. Once we
reach the lagoon a wood-made boat provided with a silent engine will
introduce us into small streams surrounded by forest.
In the afternoon we will go fishing with “the experts”; the crew
members of la Reina will take you to their lucky places and
probably we will have some piranhas for the dinner.
4th Day: Early in the
morning we continue with the downstream navigation through the Mamoré
river. Trekking for about two hours by the footpath
to Soledad. We will have lots of opportunities to see monkeys, sloth’s
and opossums… and we also will see giant trees species like: mapajo,
bibosi and ochoo. In the afternoon we will navigate to la boca
(the mouth), where the Mamoré (white water) meets the Ibare river (black
water). In the night after the dinner the guide will give a
presentation about the archeological sites founded in the area.
5th Day: Visit to the
Mojeño community of Villa del Carmen, visit to the chacos, where we will
have the opportunity to take a look at the small scale crops of:
1ucca, platano, cacao and sugar cane. Trekking by the forest for about
half an hour. Return to the Flotel. Lunch and
afterwards we are going to the cream colored sand beaches for
swimming in the company of the friendly river dolphins. In the night
after the dinner using a small aluminum motor boat we
will go in a “photo safari” looking for the legendary conservation
symbol: the black caiman.
Program from May to
October program (Dry season)
1st day: Reception at
Trinidad city airport. Immediate transfer to the Flotel Reina de Enín
(10 miles away from the city). Beginning of the navigation by the Mamoré
river, during the trip, sightseeing of the flora and fauna of the
riversides. Arrive to the yuracaré community of San Renato, cultural
exchange and horseback ride to el Carmen cattle ranch, trough the
gallery forest and the savanna. By the end of the afternoon, the guide
will invite everyone to swim in the refreshing waters of the Mamoré
river. L, D
2nd day: Half-day
excursion to a lagoon system called Victoria, this will be a perfect
opportunity to swim close to the pink river dolphins. Once we reach the
lagoon, a wood-made boat provided with a silent engine will introduce us
into small streams surrounded by forest. After the lunch, a two hours
trekking by the footpath to Soledad. We will have lots of opportunities
to see monkeys, sloths and opossums... and we also will see giant trees
species like: mapajo, bibosi and ochoó. B,L,D
3rd day: Navigation to la
Morenita where we will enjoy the experience of canoe paddling the same
way the people of the area do using a canoe made of ochoó wood and
fishing the voracious pirhana. Lunch and afterwards we are going to the
white colored sand beaches for swimming in the company of the friendly
river dolphins. In the night after the dinner using a small aluminum
motor boat we will go in a “photo safari” looking for the legendary
conservation symbol: the black caiman. B,L,D
4th day: Visit to the
mojeño community of Villa del Carmen, visit to the chacos, where we will
have the opportunity to take a look at the small scale crops of: manioc,
banana, cacao and sugar cane. Trekking by the forest for about half an
hour where we would see different palm tree species used to make
handicrafts by the local people. Return to the Flotel. In the night
after the dinner, the guide will give a presentation about the
archeological sites founded in the area. B,L,D
5th day: Last opportunity
to catch the “big” ones: pacú, surubí, and general among others are 20
pounds fishes in average or just take a walk in the lonely sand beaches.
Two hours navigation heading the port of la Loma Suarez upstream one
affluent of the Mamoré: the Ibare river. This a perfect opportunity to
enjoy the gallery forest from a high point of view at the top of the
Flotel looking for caimans, monkeys and capybaras. Once we reach the
port, our van will be waiting to take us to the airport. Transfer to
International flight. B
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