Fish Fauna Museum Tour in Beni

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Explore the fascinating fish species native to the Amazon and Moxeño plains through a visit to the Fish Fauna Museum located in Beni. This journey offers a chance to witness the renowned pacu fish among other unique aquatic life!

Fish Fauna Museum Tour in Beni

Your adventure begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel at the designated time, followed by a drive towards the outskirts of Trinidad, where the Campus of the Autonomous University of Beni is situated.

Upon arrival, you will enter the Fish Fauna Museum, a remarkable establishment housing a significant collection of fish from both the Amazon River and the lagoons of the Moxeño plains.

As you navigate through the museum's exhibitions, you'll uncover the various endemic species thriving in the vital waterways of the Ibare, Mamoré, Madre de Dios, and Madera Rivers, all of which serve as tributaries to the Amazon River.

The museum showcases a total of 446 distinct fish species, organized based on various features, including weight, with some specimens reaching up to 330 pounds (150 kilograms).

Among the fascinating species on display is the pacu, belonging to the family of piranhas, popularly referred to as the testicle-biting fish. The intriguing story behind this name is sure to capture your attention!

During your guided exploration, you'll also encounter the surubí or the shoefish, along with a specimen of the bufeo, a unique freshwater dolphin.

Following your enriching visit to the museum, we'll return you to your hotel in Trinidad, with an estimated drop-off time of one hour after the pickup.