Photography Workshop and Eco Tour of Pucallpa and Yarinacocha
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Pucallpa
Join Patrick Valdivia Quio on a photography workshop and eco tour of Pucallpa and Yarinacocha. Learn photography skills, explore indigenous traditions, and capture the beauty of the Amazon. Suitable for beginners with professional cameras or iPhones.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pucallpa - After meeting at Wakaya for an orientation, we embark to the main square of Pucallpa for a city walking tour. We will begin at the Plaza de Armas, visit notable cultural sites and learn the history of historic buildings including the unique architecture of the Catedral de Pucallpa.” Following, we will stroll through the charming pedestrian “Boulevard Tacna” to a mirador (viewing place) to get a stunning view of the port of Pucallpa and there Ucayali River and historic clock tower. Then we’ll visit the “la Plaza del Reloj Publico,” one of the oldest squares in the Amazon and finish exploring Pucallpa’s bustling market. Along the way, we’ll visit galleries, shops, and cafes, enjoy artisanal ice cream made from Amazon superfruits.

Throughout, Patrick will be giving guidance on how to take a good travel photo and be pointing out ideal locations and subjects.

  • Laguna Yarinacocha - From Pucallpa, we’ll go head to main square of Yarinacocha, passing first through the Parque Lapuna, where you can see Pucallpa’s famous ceiba (Lapuna), one of the tallest trees in the Amazon. From there, we will visit Maroti Shobo, an artisan market dedicated to Shipibo-Conibo handicrafts and run by women on the Yarinacocha Square. Following, we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at the famous El Tuyuyo Restaurant known for its Amazon fusion cuisine.
  • Ucayali Region - After lunch we will take a motor taxi to visit “Sloth Village,” on the Ucayali that nurtures a unique community of rescued sloths. They are also known for their handicrafts and for processing “camu camu,” an Amazon fruit that has twenty times the Vitamin C than oranges.

Following we’ll return the Resting of Yarinacocha to catch the sunset and some amazing photos and enjoy some refreshment on a floating restaurant.

We’ll then return to Pucallpa.

What's Included
  • Tickets and travel included
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Tips to guide and photography subjects
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Lead by environmental expert and professional photographer, Patrick Valdivia Quio, learn the art of photography in one of the most biodiverse and photogenic regions of the world. Experience the vibrant culture and history of Pucallpa. Embark to the the nearby town of Yarinacocha and discover authentic indigenous traditions and art. Visit a village known for its resident sloths! Enjoy a delicious lunch of Amazon regional cuisine at the famous El Tuyuyo restaurant . Gain new technical and artistic skills with Patrick and memories that will stay with you a life time.

This intro workshop is suitable for photography beginners with professional camera or iPhone.

Location
WAKAYA ECOLODGE
Carretera Federico Basadre
At the restaurant Wakaya
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Planetfirstworks
Mar 13, 2023
Fabulous Experience! - Blew me away. Patrick is an incredible guide. He is a vast knowledgeable of the area and made it an extremely rich experience. Took some amazing photos--especially of Yarinacocha lake and some wonderful portraits shorts in the markets. Highly recommend!
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