Breathtaking sights from Peru's 'boiling river'

The shaman oversees and protects the river.  (Photo courtesy: Sofia Ruzo)

Ruzo is the only geoscientist allowed to study the river. (Photo courtesty: Devlin Gandy)

Ruzo taking samples of the 207 degree water.  (Photo courtesy: Devlin Gandy)

The sacred water. (Photo courtesy Devlin Gandy)

Ruzo with a thermal camera. (Photo courtesy: Sofia Ruzo)

Andres at Mayantuyacu's border.  (Photo courtesy: Guida Gastelumendi)

Post-apocalyptic Amazon. (Photo courtesy: Andres Ruzo)

Steam rising from the river. (Photo courtesy: Sofia Ruzo)