Whitewater Rafting
After breakfast at the Berraco EcoCamp, we embark north on the Tuichi River towards the indigenous community of San Jose de Uchupiamonas. After the picturesque 3.5 hour boat ride, we set out on a 25 minute hike to the village. There, you will have the opportunity to take a tour and learn about the community’s three-hundred year history. On the tour, you will visit the large community church, the school, the town hall, and medical center. Locally made crafts are on display and available for purchase. At lunchtime, we invite you to enjoy a traditional meal in the home of a local family.
Berraco offers guests who visits the community the opportunity to make a contribution from our list of medical and educational needs (below). Contributions are not required and there is no minimum purchase amount. We view these contributions as part of a sustainable exchange for an authentic cultural experience. Through this exchange, we maintain and promote the pride and strength of the indigenous community.
Berraco offers guests who visits the community the opportunity to make a contribution from our list of medical and educational needs (below). Contributions are not required and there is no minimum purchase amount. We view these contributions as part of a sustainable exchange for an authentic cultural experience. Through this exchange, we maintain and promote the pride and strength of the indigenous community.
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After lunch, our guides give a brief tutorial about rafting technique, safety ,and equipment. We then head back to the river and begin the rafting adventure! The four or five rapids along the Tuichi River range from Class I-III, depending on the season. We are happy to offer a very safe and family-friendly whitewater experience, with plenty of gentle flats between the rapids to take in the breathtaking Amazon rainforest scenery along the river. There are opportunities to view animals along the banks or take a break to swim on a hot day. The rafting experiences last about 3 hours and ends near the EcoCamp. We are proud to offer high-quality adventure equipment for our guests: life jackets, dry bags, paddles, rafts, and helmets.
Please note:
Please note:
- Rafting is not offered on the 3 day/2 night tour
- A minimum group size of 5 is required to arrange a rafting trip on the 4 day/3 night tour
- A minimum group size of 4 is required to arrange a rafting trip on the 5 day/4 night tour
- If your group does not meet the minimum group size, you can still partake in the activity but there is an extra cost of $50 USD per person. This cost covers the additional transportation upriver, equipment and motor replacement during the dry season.
Community Needs:
You can find some of these items ready for purchase on our Amazon.com wishlist, just search for Berraco del Madidi or berracoinfo@gmail.com. Even the smallest donations are welcome.
Spanish children’s books
Construction paper
Spanish dictionaries
Spanish teaching materials
Spanish educational games
Writing materials
Basketballs & Soccer balls
11 Jerseys/Athletic Shorts for Team Sports
Medical Materials: "gauze, cotton, tape, etc."
Antibiotics
Penicillin
Stitching equipment
Syringes
Pain killers
Antiseptics
Antidiarrheals
Antipyretics/Fever Reducers
Saline Solution Drip Bags
You can find some of these items ready for purchase on our Amazon.com wishlist, just search for Berraco del Madidi or berracoinfo@gmail.com. Even the smallest donations are welcome.
Spanish children’s books
Construction paper
Spanish dictionaries
Spanish teaching materials
Spanish educational games
Writing materials
Basketballs & Soccer balls
11 Jerseys/Athletic Shorts for Team Sports
Medical Materials: "gauze, cotton, tape, etc."
Antibiotics
Penicillin
Stitching equipment
Syringes
Pain killers
Antiseptics
Antidiarrheals
Antipyretics/Fever Reducers
Saline Solution Drip Bags
