The Parrots' clay lick are more numerous than the Macaw’s clay lick, here it’s seen the different species of parrots. The most important are located in the following places:
Madre de Dios River on the Cachuela community 30 minutes from Puerto Maldonado.
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El Gato Waterfall 3.5 hours from Puerto Maldonado, one of the most important of the zone. |
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Quebrada Jorge Chávez 15 minutes from Puerto Maldonado |
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Infierno Tambopata River 1.5 hour |
It is thought that parrots eat the clay to neutralize the effects of toxic fruits and seeds that they eat.
It’s a spectacular explotion of colour and sound to see thousands of parrots and other bird’s species flying together waiting for their turn for a spot from which to feast on the clay.
TOUR PACKAGES
If the passenger required it, a tour near to Puerto Maldonado to see the Jorge Chavéz or cachuela clay licks can be prepare. otherwise, they can see it taking the following tours:
JUNGLE LODGES
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