Region: South America
Location: Right side of the Tambopata River, Ese Eja Native Community of Infierno, Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Peru
Type: Community Ecolodge
Established: 1998
Accommodation inventory: 30 rooms (Comfort, Premium, Suite, and Deluxe Suite categories); rooms have open-air design with one wall open to the forest
Connectivity: Starlink Wi-Fi available at the lodge and on boats
Access: Commercial Flight + Boat (fly to Puerto Maldonado, then 40-minute drive to Infierno River Port, then 45-minute boat ride on the Tambopata River)
Best season: Year-round. Dry season (May–Oct) for fewer rain disruptions; rainy season (Nov–Apr) for increased macaw clay lick activity
Languages: English, Spanish (local community guides and bilingual naturalists)
Dining: Three daily meals included, combining Peruvian and international cuisine. Buffet style. Vegetarian options available. The kitchen accommodates special dietary requirements.
Chef: Not a private-chef venue
Dietary: Vegetarian and vegan options confirmed by guests; special dietary requirements accommodated
Group: Rainforest Expeditions
Conservation: Located adjacent to the 750,000-hectare Tambopata National Reserve. Wired Amazon citizen science program includes camera trap monitoring, primate studies, and macaw conservation. Scientific talks offered nightly.
Community: Owned by the Ese Eja Native Community of Infierno. 75% of profits distributed within the community. Over 150 families benefit directly from tourism income. Community members are guides, staff, and decision-makers through a management committee.
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Giant river otters (Lake Tres Chimbadas), monkeys (capuchin, howler, squirrel, titi), macaws, parrots, caimans, capybaras, sloths
- Avian & Special Interest: Two parrot clay licks less than 1 km away, 35-meter canopy tower with 20 platforms for canopy viewing
- Adventure & Waterways: Catamaran paddle on Lake Tres Chimbadas, jungle walks, boat excursions on the Tambopata River
- Cultural & Immersion: Ñape Ethnobotanical Center visit with traditional healer, working jungle farm visit, guided by local community members
- Wellness & Luxury: Amazonian massage services, hammocks, Ronsoco Bar, open-air relaxation areas
Contact
rainforestexpeditions.com · Contact via website form
Coordinates: -12.802691598830634, -69.29972593361722 (Tambopata River, Infierno Community)