Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick
Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
This is the largest macaw clay lick on earth, hundreds of macaws and parrots gather together to eat clay every day, the 3 large species of psitacis present in Peru come to this place to eat clay, they love the sunny days but even in rainy days or cloudy, they will come, may not eat the clay but will always go to this place so is easy to watch. This clay lick warrants all the species of large macaws, there are other clay licks in the area, each one far away of each other. But, not all of them have the visit of the 3 large species of macaws and 11 more species of parrots. With not doubt this macaw clay lick is the best in the world to watch this unique natural show in the Amazon jungle.
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Jorgetambopata
Puerto Maldonado, Peru18 contributions
I can see there are several opinions about clay licks but will be realy nice if in the comments can specified the clay lick name they visited. There are several small clay licks for parrots where there may be some times macaws but most of the time just parrots. My recomendation will be to visit the CHUNCHO CLAY LICK or the COLORADO CLAY LICK those two have macaws most of the year. Other clay licks will not give you the real experience of one of this beautifull an incredible places . There are some parrot clay licks close to some lodges , and they are sold as clay licks but there go just parrots and very rarely macaws. Be well informed about this . Because if they sell macaw clay lick , this should be the CHUNCHO CLAY LICK or COLORADO CLAY LICK.
Here some names of tour operators to this places.
Chuncho Lodge , operated by www.tambopatatours.com
Wasai Lodge. www.tambopata.com
Rainforest Expeditions www.perunature.com .
I hope this will help to all parrot lovers and people interested on this magnificent birds.
Here some names of tour operators to this places.
Chuncho Lodge , operated by www.tambopatatours.com
Wasai Lodge. www.tambopata.com
Rainforest Expeditions www.perunature.com .
I hope this will help to all parrot lovers and people interested on this magnificent birds.
Written 13 November 2013
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J_Indr
Prague, Czech Republic19 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Visited on a rainy day in late February. We understood that weather might prevent macaws to arrive in larger numbers. However, we were also surprised by our guide telling us that macaws come primarily in June-August period when the food they need to neutralize ripens on trees. Had we known this, we would have organized our time in Tambopata differently.
Trips into river creeks where we often saw macaws in tree branches were much more worth our time (and money) than visiting the clay lick. They are gorgeous and certainly worth the trip into Tambopata.
Trips into river creeks where we often saw macaws in tree branches were much more worth our time (and money) than visiting the clay lick. They are gorgeous and certainly worth the trip into Tambopata.
Written 7 April 2019
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haroldvanderschmidt
Dubai, United Arab Emirates398 contributions
Jun 2019
I did stay in the Tambopata Reserch Center and I was not able to photograph Macaws in the nearby Colorado Clay Lick. I was successful at the Chuncho Clay Lick but I had to wait until the first Macaws came. It is like a ritual. Couple after couple comes in and there is communication between the the birds. After the communication and acceptance the all gather in one tree next to the clay lick. Then there is a scout sent to the clay lick and when the area is declared as safe they all fly to one spot and start licking. Amazing how organised these birds are and shy!
Written 8 November 2019
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Daniel H
Canberra, Australia5 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
We had the most amazing time in the amazon. We went during the rainy season (over Christmas) but saw almost every animal imaginable. We did the 4D/3N trip and sweet Jaguar, 5 species of monkeys, the most sensation macaws clay lick with over 50 macaws on it, Capybaras, otters, caimans, piranhas when we went piranha fishing, snakes, frogs, butterflies and tarrantulars. It was sensational. We were guide by Jorge himself(the boss) and he was knowledgeable, fun, kind and was amazing at making us feel comfortable and making sure we saw everything. Chuncho lodge was clean, well run with good food and kind, friendly staff. All in all one of the best possible trips!
Written 27 December 2018
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Goodwin D
Seattle, WA102 contributions
Feb 2017
This is a fabulous place deep in the jungle, where you can see scores of macaws gathering to eat the clay that neutralizes the acidity of the seeds in their diet. We saw at least three species--blue and yellow, scarlet (red, blue, yellow) and red-green (really red, blue & green), all hanging off the cliffs, screeching to each other and occasionally all taking off in a brilliant crowd when they got spooked. There are also oropendolas around, with their wonderful calls. An unforgettable experience for bird lovers! Note: We went in the rainy season, and apparently were very lucky to get a day when it didn't rain, as our guide said the parrots don't come out in the rain. So plan accordingly.
Written 3 March 2017
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Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to write your review!
We are so happy to read that you enjoyed your experience in Tambopata, and we are glad that you came along with us and were able to see this spectacular nature phenomenon.
Best wishes,
The Rainforest Team
Written 5 March 2017
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alexandria, Virginia650 contributions
Jun 2012 • Couples
Okay, so no one can promise that you will see birds at this clay lick. If so, KEEP THE ADVERTISING HONEST!!! At least, get a web cam so you can see in advance whether or not the birds are there. If you arrive and miss them, at least you know that is the case. This aspect of seeing wildlife in the "jungle" is really overhyped and misleading.
Written 16 June 2012
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jessyljung
London, UK61 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
We went here with Chuncho Lodge. It's a great place to watch Macaws. I have a friend that's working with wildlife in Peru and she insists this is the best spot.
Written 18 November 2018
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debwelsch5
Dexter, MI121 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
We were treated to a show of hundreds of Parrots and Macaws. The noise from the birds was so loud because there were so many birds. What a sight to see.
Written 18 September 2018
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Kirstylee43
Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand27 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Our guide from Chuncho Lodge Tours took us to two clay licks which was wise as they were all at the first but didn't turn up at the second. He also supplied a telescope and binoculars which were needed to see the birds properly. Breakfast provided in picnic form and catered for special dietary requirements, which was very nice Requires the patience to wait and advise to cover in mosquito repellant before you go, but well worth the wait. Only downside is there are NO toilets, so go prepared to dig a hole as it is a few hours to wait until you are back at your accommodation again.
Written 8 July 2018
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clairehampt
Auckland, New Zealand6 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Unforgettable time in the jungle, even if 3 days are short, we did and saw so much with Leny and exploorperu. Especially our safari tour with all the wildlife during the first two days, it was like being on another planet. My favorite animal was the caiman, so impressive! After the day tours, we always came back to the same lodge which was very comfortable and the service excellent. The staff was really kind to us and the kids and we appreciate the special attention when Lori, our daughter had her birthday. For someone who is in Cusco and doesn't want to travel too far, Tambopata is a great option.
Written 11 January 2018
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Hi chakakhanchakakhan,
Question: RE: your comment: "bring a chair", are you suggesting I bring one of those little portable collapsible "chairs" in my backpack? Or did the lodge/tour group supply or rent them? Many thanks.
Liz
Written 18 March 2018
Dear Liz, all the legal tour operators , i mean lodges provide this chairs, i have to say than some times some people whom did not know how the tour have to be develop there did not bring chairs and obviously they have a terrible time waiting there standing up , but our lodge . I mena chuncho lodge and other lodges , all provide chairs to wait confortable for to see the macaws eating clay as it is show on the pictures.
Greetings
Jorge
Written 19 March 2018
I'm curious how people get to their destinations after landing in Cusco?
We are interested in getting to Manu National Park area and Tambopata Nature reserve area.
Written 18 March 2018
Dear Jim, the tambopata national reserve is not the same as the manu national park, I want to be sure you know the diferences betwen the places just because the location of both places is diferent and far apart of each other.
To go to manu national park is much cheaper and easier from cusco by using the manu road wich is close during the rainy seasson because the condition are not the best.
To tambopata you firstly have to get to puerto maldonado by plane or buss, there are 4 flights to puerto maldonado daily and over 20 buss companes leaving cusco every night and arriving in the morning to Puerto Maldonado.
Them to go to chuncho clay lick you can look up for lodges such us our the chuncho lodge wihc s close to the macaw clay lick.
Does manu has macaw clay lick? you may ask, The answer is yes, they have a very nice clay lick as well , but it is much more expensive to go there and will need several days to do the manu tour, to tambopata no need to , just 3 days and 2 nights but we recomend to do 4 days and 3 nights wich incluides the visit to lake sandoval as well with chuncho lodge tour operator.
What is the diference betwen the 2 clay licks? Meaning manu and tambopata.
In manu you most of the time get to see one specie of macaw , wich is the red and green and rarely the scarlet macaw.
In chuncho clay lick you get to see most of the time, scarlet macaw, red and green and the beautifull blue and yellow macaw plus a lots of parrots types.
Please in case you have any other question , feel free to ask , i am happy to help you.
Written 19 March 2018
waar is die kleilick nu juist..oostelijk of zuidelijk van Puerto Maldonado...zijn er dan verschillende kleilicks en welke is dan de mooiste?
Written 21 February 2018
Chuncho Macaw clay Lick or Collpa Colorado Macaw Clay Lick if we can only go for one?
Written 23 August 2017
Dear Susan
By now this season allow to you see more activity at Chuncho Macaw Clay lick.
We have tours to Chuncho Macaw Clay lick since 2 days, please visit our website where you can check our programs including the best zones into Tambopata National Reserve. chuncholodge. com
best regards.
Chuncho Lodge Team
Written 23 August 2017
Thank you for asking. We are Rainforest Expeditions and manage three lodges in the Tambopata area, which have access to the macaw claylicks of Chuncho and Colorado. Contact us for an experience of a lifetime!
Written 17 March 2017
how far are you away from the clay lick when taking photos ?
what is the best lens to take to get the best photos please ?
Written 1 October 2015
Hello, thank you for your questions. We recommend lenses from 400mm and above. When we visit the Chuncho clay-lick, we are about 100 meters from the edge of where the birds perch, this is a unique and the best place to see over 12 species of parrots. They land every morning to feed on the mineral-rich soils.
If you stay in any of the Rainforest Expeditions properties you will have access to different clay-licks depending where you stay.
Hope you can visit Tambopata soon!
Best,
The Rainforest ExpeditionsTeam
Written 27 February 2017
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