{"id":31261,"date":"2021-10-16T12:20:22","date_gmt":"2021-10-16T17:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/visit-monkey-sanctuary-maikuchiga-in-the-amazon-of-colombia\/"},"modified":"2023-06-20T15:45:25","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T20:45:25","slug":"visit-monkey-sanctuary-maikuchiga-in-the-amazon-of-colombia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/visit-monkey-sanctuary-maikuchiga-in-the-amazon-of-colombia\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit monkey sanctuary Maikuchiga in the Amazon of Colombia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Monkeys<\/strong> caged<\/strong>, traded illegally, kept as pets<\/strong>, shot for meat<\/strong> or used as entertainment for tourists<\/strong>. It is still happening every day. Also in Colombia. Fortunately, these monkeys are increasingly being rescued from this cruelty and protected in a monkey rescue center. The Maikuchiga Foundation<\/strong> is one such rescue center<\/em>.<\/strong> Since 2006, hundreds of monkeys have been taken in here to give them a second chance. A good and safe life in the tall trees of the Amazon rainforest<\/a><\/strong>, as it should be. In addition, the foundation focuses on conserving nature and biodiversity in the Amazon region of Colombia<\/strong>. A wonderful project and time to visit. Will you join me?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Maikuchiga Foundation: monkey rescue and rehabilitation center in the Colombian Amazon<\/h2>\n
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In 2006 Jhon Jairo Vasquez<\/strong><\/a> together with American biology Sara Bennet, founded the Maikuchiga Foundation. The name Maikuchiga means“history of the monkey<\/strong>” in the language of the indigenous tribe Tikuna. Jhon Jairo grew up in the indigenous village of Mocagua and belongs to the Tikuna tribe<\/strong>. His life is dedicated to protecting monkeys<\/strong> and preserving the beautiful Colombian biodiversity<\/strong><\/a> and other animals in the Amazon region<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Maikuchiga Foundation was established as a rehabilitation center for monkeys<\/strong> rescued from illegal animal trafficking. Here they give the monkeys a second chance. In addition, the foundation is committed to raising awareness about conservation and animal welfare<\/strong>. This is much needed as the clearing of rainforest and shooting and trapping of animals for meat or trade is a major problem for biodiversity. The foundation will engage in discussions with the indigenous people about this.<\/p>\n\n\t\t