Tambopata National Reserve
The location of our comfortable jungle lodge offers easy access to the wildlife habitats of Peru’s Amazon rainforest and the extraordinary biodiversity of Tambopata National Reserve. Because we are just a short flight away from Cusco, followed by an immersive boat trip, travelers who visit Peru can include a jungle trip as part of their vacation, after visiting Cusco and Machu Picchu. Also, the frequency of regular flights from Lima to the town of Puerto Maldonado means we are easy to reach from Peru’s capital.
Located in the Madre de Dios region, Tambopata National Reserve is home to one of the highest levels of biodiversity in the world. Its 274,690 hectares of Amazon rainforest protect more than 600 species of birds, 200 different mammals, and up to 300 species of trees in each single hectare, and the Reserve is particularly famous for its large macaw population.
Ecosystem, fauna and flora
To the east of the Andes lies the Amazon basin, a lowland region known to biologists as subtropical humid forest, which receives less rainfall than tropical forest. The climate here is warm and humid. The driest season is from June to October, with an average of seven rainy days a month. During the rest of the year there is more rain, with January and February the rainiest months. Animals can be seen throughout the year. They often go to rivers and lakes to drink during the dry season, and because the fruiting season occurs during the rains, birds and monkeys are particularly active during the rainy season.
Macaw clay lick
One of the most spectacular sights in the Amazon is a fascinating boat ride from the Ecolodge, at a bend in the river known as a clay lick. Here, hundreds of parrots and macaws from up to 10 species come together in the mornings from throughout the surrounding forest to feed, creating a spectacle of color and sound like no other in the natural world.
Eco-friendly river transport
When traveling on rivers we use fast, non-polluting launches made from fiberglass. No ancient trees are cut down to make our boats and we are able to cover long distances and show our guests more of the rainforest during their stay.
For more information about how you can enjoy a fascinating jungle trip into the heart of Peru’s Amazon rainforest with Tambopata Ecolodge, contact us directly: sales@tambopatalodge.com
