Have an adventure in the quiet and deep channels of the jungle. After traveling by river and walking in the deep jungle of the Amazon in the Manu Biosphere Reserve, you will reach these beautiful and mysterious lakes that are separated by a forest of rivers. Here in these lakes, wild creatures—both tiny and giant—lurk just beneath the calm waters, waiting to be discovered by visitors.
During your visit to these mysterious lakes, you will have the opportunity to experience the most extreme biodiversity that exists in the Amazon. These lakes are formed when a river bend is cut from its main channel, transforming it into a calm lake.
You and your guide will take a relaxing catamaran ride on the lake to observe the wildlife. Due to the diversity of the lake and its waters full of fish, many endangered species inhabit this area, including the giant otter, black caiman, piranhas, anacondas, and many other animals. Around the lake, you can also observe numerous species of monkeys and birds, including flying macaws and birds perched in the canopy of giant trees. This incredible biodiversity is what attracts visitors from all over the world.
The dream of every wildlife lover: these lakes are perfect and teeming with wildlife due to their calm waters and abundant food supply. You can find a wide variety of animals here, from huge mammals to reptiles and parrots. Tourists may even catch a glimpse of the rare Black Caiman, which, at five meters long, is the largest predator in the entire Amazon.
Oxbow lakes are fascinating and unique habitats that occur throughout the Amazon basin. They are essential for many rainforest animals and serve as vital food sources. If you visit one of these wonderful lakes, you will understand the importance of environmental conservation to ensure human life for future generations.
An oxbow lake forms when a river creates a meander, due to the river’s eroding the bank. After a long period of time, the meander becomes very curved, and eventually the neck of the meander becomes narrower and the river cuts through the neck during a flood, cutting off the meander and forming an oxbow lake.
Oxbow lakes are one of the many habitats found in the Amazon rainforest. An oxbow lake is a U-shaped lake that is formed after a bend in the river gets cut off from the main river through a natural process combining erosion, deposition, and flooding.
Erosion and deposition eventually cause a new channel to be cut through the small piece of land at the narrow end of the meander. The river makes a shortcut. Oxbow lakes are the remains of the bend in the river, or often become swamps or bogs, and they often dry up as their water evaporates.
Visiting Oxbow Lake was an amazing experience. The tranquility of the lake, surrounded by lush vegetation, offers a unique connection with nature. We spotted caimans, exotic birds, and even giant otters in their natural habitat. Definitely a must-visit destination for wildlife and adventure lovers.
Visiting Oxbow Lake was an amazing experience. The tranquility of the lake, surrounded by lush vegetation, offers a unique connection with nature. We spotted caimans, exotic birds, and even giant otters in their natural habitat. Definitely a must-visit destination for wildlife and adventure lovers.
