Upper Amazon Collection

Plum-throated or Maynas cotinga
3524708 Plum-throated or Maynas cotinga; (add.info.: Plum-throated or Maynas continga from the Upper Amazon. Dated 19th Century;.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Military Encampment on a reach of the Upper Amazon, three thousand miles from the Sea (colour litho)
5221654 A Military Encampment on a reach of the Upper Amazon, three thousand miles from the Sea (colour litho) by Pattison, Edgar L

Mayorunas Indians, from the Upper Amazon (engraving)
966795 Mayorunas Indians, from the Upper Amazon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mayorunas Indians, from the Upper Amazon)

Rubber shipment on the Upper Amazon (b / w photo)
6025416 Rubber shipment on the Upper Amazon (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rubber shipment on the Upper Amazon)

A Military Encampment on a reach of the Upper Amazon, three thousand miles from the Sea, 1914. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]

Peru. Andes Mountains. Amazonas Province. Upper Amazon. Cloud forest. Near Lemeybamba. Pre-Inca Chachapoya cliff cemetery known as Revash

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The Upper Amazon, a region teeming with vibrant cultures and breathtaking landscapes, holds an allure that captivates the adventurous souls. In this remote corner of South America, where the mighty river stretches three thousand miles from the sea, lies a military encampment painted in vivid hues. The colour litho captures the essence of life on this reach of the Upper Amazon, showcasing its strategic importance. Amongst these enchanting surroundings dwell the Mayorunas Indians, indigenous people whose engraving tells tales of resilience and ancient wisdom. Their presence adds to the rich tapestry of traditions that have thrived for centuries amidst dense jungles and winding rivers. Rubber shipments navigate through treacherous waters on their journey along the Upper Amazon's currents. A black-and-white photograph immortalizes one such shipment as it braves nature's challenges while carrying prosperity downstream. In 1914, another military encampment stood proudly on these lands—a testament to human determination against untamed wilderness. Three thousand miles from civilization's grasp, soldiers safeguarded borders and upheld order in this far-flung outpost. Venturing deeper into this jungle paradise reveals palm trees lining trails originating from Maranon River—an invitation to explore further into nature's embrace. These towering palms stand tall witnesses to countless expeditions embarked upon by intrepid explorers seeking hidden treasures within Peru's upper Amazonian realms. As we ascend towards Peru's Andes Mountains in Amazonas Province, clouds envelop us like ethereal blankets in a mystical cloud forest near Lemeybamba. Nature unveils her secrets here—lush greenery merging seamlessly with misty skies—a sight that leaves visitors spellbound by its sheer beauty. South America beckons adventurers to immerse themselves fully in Peru's upper Amazonian wonders—their hearts entwined with ancient civilizations' legacies and awe-inspiring natural spectacles at every turn.