OX-BOW LAKES

Ox-bow lakes are old remnant river courses, cut-off from the main river by the effects of erosion and the constant shifting of river channels. On the other side of the Tambopata River from the lodge are two ox-bow lake systems, Condenado and Sachavacayoc, which are frequently visited by us and which allow for a relaxing view of the forest and marshland from dugout canoes.

A host of interesting animals live in and around these lakes; Caiman, Boas, a multitude of bird life and the endangered Giant Otter.

Beneath the surface live many hundreds of fish species, many small and colorful, and others large and whiskered. Piranhas, the arquitypical horror story of the jungle, also live in these lakes. However they are not as dangerous as Hollywood films make them out to be, and swimming is possible.