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Navigate over 300 km through the Amazon Rainforest by traditional pitotsi canoe.

17/10/2024

There's always time for archery in the Amazon 🧭

16/08/2024

David from the Colorado River Cats looks pretty happy about their teams progress today as they head towards 📍Checkpoint 3 on the

They've nicknamed their canoe "el tanque" - or "The tank". If you've paddled on one of our canoes, then you might be able to guess why!

03/08/2024

It's getting closer to the end of our paddling season here in the Peruvian Amazon and it's been a busy once for our local crew!

You will spot them along the river on our trusty peke peke's again next year from May - If you're thinking about joining us in the Amazon in 2025, head over to our website to find out more.

We cant wait to see you in 2025! 💯

01/08/2024

Check out the latest issue of to find out what it's really like to paddle the Amazon by SUP 👇

Caroline Dawson talks all about her experience on the Amazon Challenge in Peru..

No spoliers here - Pick up a copy for the full story 💯

20/07/2024

on her experience paddling the Amazon with us 👇

"To say that traveling with Amazon Canoe Challenge is meaningful would be an understatement. It is life-affirming. From an initial introduction to the rainforest via eco-lodge stay to one’s final paddle strokes on the water, every moment proves enriching and adventure-filled. There are long stretches of time spent on the river, complete with brilliant flora and fauna in every direction; joy-filled community visits, marked by immersive activities like arrow-making and fireside storytelling; rejuvenating hot springs to soothe the body after a day of physical activity; and sweet, star-filled nights under the canopy of the Amazon. Whether you’re the best paddler you know or simply game to have a new adventure, Amazon Canoe Challenge will show you a side of Peru that few travelers see. And as a result of your journey, you’ll feel newly connected to the natural world—one grateful, sun-kissed part of it."

Thanks Rachel!

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Don't just take our word for it - Head over to our website to find out more about our adventures in the Amazon.

15/07/2024

Team Los Patos found themselves in a tricky situation in a shallow spot on this year's Challenge..

Sometimes you just have to get out and push!
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10/07/2024

FUNDRAISING & IMPACT ANNOUNCEMENT 👇

As many of you know already, the Challenge is about more than just an epic adventure. It's for a purpose.

It's about working towards our shared mission with our local partners here in the Amazon: Helping protect the Amazon for future generations.

How do we do that?

➡️ Fundraising:

On this year's Amazon Challenge, we've been Fundrasing to support .biostation and the indigenous community of Shipitiari.

➡️ New Opportunities & Training:

As always, the majority of our crew come from indigenous communities in the Amazon. Apart from that, we provide training to our crew that covers many essential skills for the tourism industry, and provide support for them to develop their own projects and businesses as well.

➡️ Local Impact:

Sourcing directly as much as possible all goods and services, to help the benefits stay where they are needed most.

➡️ Raising Awareness:

We don't hide the problems that the Amazon faces: Illegal mining, deforestation, drug trafficking, climate change and more. Through the Challenge, we want to help draw attention to the issues that the Amazon faces.
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Most importantly, we couldn't do it without you! A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Amazon Challenge 2024.

On this year's Challenge alone, $18, 981.10 USD has been generated through fundraising, donations, and local impact.

The full report will be added to our website soon if you are interested in finding out more.
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Thank you to everyone who has taken part, fundraised, donated and supported us in 2024.
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We will be back next year! Visit our website to get involved in 2025. 💯

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30/06/2024

📍CHECKPOINT 4
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We have officially arrived in the middle of nowhere, also known as Checkpoint 4.
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After a day filled with wildlife and navigating through some of the smaller river channels, teams start to arrive at this remote beach campsite.

Many of the teams will be forced to camp out in the wild tonight as the sun is setting fast, and the window of arrival is closing ...

We've also spotted some Jaguar footprints at camp, so we might not be the only ones spending the night here tonight 👀
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Check back tomorrow to see what happened.

28/06/2024

📍STAGE 4 - SUP TEAMS

The SUP teams have well and truly pushed past the canoe teams by this stage and look to beat them to the next checkpoint by at least an hour today.

On the second half of the Challenge, the river has slowed down drastically, and the lighter weight of the SUP teams proves to be a huge advantage on this section.

With current drought conditions due to unusually low rainfall caused by climate change, it looks like there will be a few hours of extra paddling as a result..

Who would have thought that a 300kg canoe would slow you down after all? 🤷‍♀️

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