About Borugo
What Borugo stands for
From the ecotourism perspective, Borugo promotes responsible travel to natural areas,
with respect for the nature and cultures, promoting conservation,
and providing socio-economic profits to the local peoples.
Our objective is to offer the visitor the best chance to taste the flavor of, see
the beauty of and hear the secrets of the Amazon jungle from an educational and adventurous perspective.
Our knowledge of Ecology, Ethnology and Biology is reflected in the way
Borugo works, in what Borugo offers and on the team Borugo works with.
This is what makes a visit to the Amazon with Borugo a special experience, together with good quality of
accommodation, food, transport and guiding.
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Where is located
It is based in Leticia, which is located in the so called Triple Frontier
Zone, the border between Colombia, Brazil and Peru, also known as the Trapecio Amazónico.
The agency
Borugo is one of the best tour operators for real ecotourism and travels in the Amazon.
Created as a limited company in 2005, it was transformed in 2009 into a Société par Action Simplifiée. Now, its name is Borugo S.A.S.
Borugo has a particular interest in the relationship
between human and nature. This is reflected in the quality of services that Borugo offers.
Borugo, the animal
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Painted by Diego Vásquez,
Ticuna artist from Mocagua
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The name of Borugo was inspired by a local mammal (Agouti Paca, now Cuniculus Paca;
the name comes from quechua p'aqo, reddish), which constitutes one of the biggest rodents in the world.
The animal can be found from the South of Mexico to the North of Argentina. Characteristically their
fingerprints consist of four prints from the forefoot and three from the backfoot.
They live in caves made in the ground and tree roots, close to rivers and
creeks. Borugos often share their caves with snakes whom offer them protection.
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The name of Borugo (Cuniculus paca) in different languages |
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Language |
Used in |
Common name |
| Achuar |
Ecuador |
Káshai |
| Bora |
Peru |
Tájcu |
| Cofán |
Colombia |
Chanange |
| English |
Belize |
Gibnap |
| German |
Germany |
Tieflandpaka |
| Huitoto |
Colombia |
Ime |
| Portuguese |
Brazil |
Paca |
| Quechua |
Peru |
Lumucha |
| Shuar |
Ecuador |
Káshai, Waruntam, Kaats |
| Spanish |
Bolivia |
Jochi Pintado |
| Spanish |
Colombia |
Borugo, Guagua, Lapa, Paca, Guardatinaja, Tinajo |
| Spanish |
Ecuador |
Guanta, Chanange |
| Spanish |
Central America |
Tepezcuintle |
| Spanish |
Panama |
Conejo Pintado, Kurí, Paca, Teuelo, Sule |
| Spanish |
Peru |
Majaz, Picuro |
| Spanish |
Venezuela |
Picure |
| Ticuna |
Colombia |
jNä |
| Waorani |
Ecuador |
Panone |
| Yagua |
Peru |
Úáño |
| Yucuna |
Colombia |
Cuajari |
| Yuhup |
Colombia |
Mihnaw |
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