In Iquitos, Peru, the Amazon Rescue Center serves as a sanctuary for orphaned and injured manatees. This center provides care and protection, nurturing the gentle aquatic mammals until they are ready to return to their natural rainforest habitat. Visitors can engage in feeding the manatees and learn about the species’ conservation challenges through an educational tour. The experience offers a close-up look at these unique creatures and highlights the ongoing efforts to protect them.
Travel Themes & Experiences
Julian Sterling
April 17, 2026
