📋 Tender Overview
A few minutes from Moyobamba, Waqanki offers a unique encounter with orchids, hummingbirds and Amazon biodiversity in a conservation environment.In the heart of Alto Mayo, Moyobamba province, nature deploys its wealth at the Waqanki Conservation Center, an essential tourist attraction for ecotourism and biodiversity lovers. Located only 14 minutes from the city center, this sanctuary houses one of the most impressive collections of orchids and hummingbirds in the country.
More than a conservation center, Waqanki is a natural shelter that protects a vast diversity of flora and fauna in a wet forest ecosystem, with more than 70 hectares of recovered areas in the Mishquiyaquillo creek basin. Its paths lead to a universe of more than 247 orchid species, many of them rescued and today in the process of recovery. Every corner of the forest reveals vibrant colors, extraordinary shapes and the delicate fragrance of these plant jewels.
One of the greatest attractions of the place is its hummingbird observatory, where up to 23 species can be sighted in their natural habitat. Among them, the flirtatious of Rufa stands out, a small winged treasure that flutters among the bushes with its elegant plumage. To this is added the sound of the nearby springs, the song of the birds and a privileged view of the majestic Valley of the Alto Mayo, forming an experience that brushes the magical.
Waqanki is an ideal destination for couples, families, researchers, photographers and aviturism enthusiasts. It offers educational walks and unique opportunities for the observation of flora and fauna, inviting a deep connection with the natural environment. To enjoy the visit to the fullest, it is recommended to carry repellent, sunscreen, binoculars and, if possible, a bird guide.
The center attends from Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. m. at 5:00 p. m. Those who wish to live the experience of the hummingbird sighting in the early hours of the morning can do so through prior reservation.
More than a tourist destination, the Waqanki Conservation Center is a model of environmental preservation and education that highlights the importance of forest, water and wildlife in the San Martin region. Walk, observe and listen. Nature awaits you in Waqanki.
