The story of the man behind the name of Puerto Maldonado Airport.
Spanish-born priest who ministered to the indigenous of Madre de Dios.
Became a pilot in order to better serve his parishioners.
Amazon Canopy Walkways
In the 1970s, biologists began exploring the rainforest canopy, experimenting with tree-climbing gear, platforms, and even hot-air balloons to study little-known plants and animals which lived only in the tree-tops.
Now, for many visitors ascending into the canopy is a real highlight of their Amazon experience.