During the dry season, the river recedes, leaving behind highly arable silt that is usually monocropped for a short season. The river also provides a crucial system of interconnected waterways to the Urarina. The men from the tribe make dugout canoes which provide the primary mode of transportation for the Urarina.
During the dry season, the river shrinks, leaving behind fertile silt that is typically cultivated in a single season. The river also serves as a vital network of waterways for the Urarina people. The men from the tribe construct dugout canoes, which serve as their primary mode of transportation.