Region: South America
Location: Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Peru
Type: Ecolodge
Established: 1990s (Rainforest Expeditions since 1989)
Accommodation inventory: Approximately 30 rooms; open-air design with mosquito nets
Connectivity: Starlink Wi-Fi available (even on boats, per guest reports)
Access: Commercial Flight + Boat (fly to Puerto Maldonado, then 1-hour road + 1-hour boat ride on the Tambopata River)
Best season: Year-round
Languages: English, Spanish (bilingual guides)
Dining: Full board; fresh, high-quality buffet with local ingredients; vegan and gluten-free options available
Chef: Not a private-chef venue
Dietary: Vegan and gluten-free options confirmed by guests
Group: Rainforest Expeditions
Conservation: Part of Rainforest Expeditions; supports Wired Amazon and Tambopata Macaw Project; resident researchers give nightly talks
Community: Collaboration with local Indigenous community; community members involved in lodge operations
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Macaws, parrots, monkeys (various species), capybaras, caimans, giant river otters, sloths, tarantulas
- Avian & Special Interest: Clay lick visits, 42-meter canopy tower, Tambopata Macaw Project nest experience, night walks
- Adventure & Waterways: River boat tours, sunset cruise, jungle walks, Lake Tres Chimbadas catamaran
- Cultural & Immersion: Nightly science talks from resident researchers; community-guided excursions
- Wellness & Luxury: Massage center, hammocks in rooms, open-wall design for full immersion
Contact
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Coordinates: -12.8753439566827, -69.4097981039211