Region: South America
Location: Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Peru
Type: Research Station
Established: Since 1989
Accommodation inventory: Open-wall rooms (no windows); capacity not publicly stated
Connectivity: Not publicly stated (Starlink available at sister lodges)
Access: Commercial Flight + Boat (fly to Puerto Maldonado, then extended journey: road + boat; approximately 4-5 hours total)
Best season: Year-round; dry season for trails, wet season for canoeing
Languages: English, Spanish (bilingual guides)
Dining: Full board; Peruvian cuisine with local ingredients
Chef: Not a private-chef venue
Dietary: Not publicly stated
Group: Rainforest Expeditions
Conservation: Active research center; macaw conservation projects; citizen science activities; part of Rainforest Expeditions network
Community: Local guides; collaboration with Indigenous communities
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Jaguars (rare but sighted), tapirs, monkeys, macaws, parrots, white anteater, caimans, giant river otters
- Avian & Special Interest: One of the world’s largest macaw clay licks; citizen science activities including moth collection and camera trap setup; resident researcher talks
- Adventure & Waterways: River trips, jungle hikes, clay lick visits
- Cultural & Immersion: Evening science talks from research team
- Wellness & Luxury: Remote, immersive setting; “rustic luxury” rather than city-style 5-star
Contact
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Coordinates: -13.1343933933551, -69.6111715095317