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Experience the magic of the Amazon jungle with Monte Amazonico Lodge. From the moment you arrive, we welcome you with open arms and take you on a beautiful boat ride along the Madre de Dios River to our lodge. During your stay, you’ll enjoy guided hikes through the rainforest, spot wild animals, visit Monkey Island, go on a caiman search at night, and navigate the Sandoval Lake to see birds, monkeys, and other wildlife. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime adventure in the Tambopata National Reserve!
Reception at the airport or bus station, and transfer to the Monte Amazonico Lodge office for important information about the tour. From there, we’ll head to the port and take a one-hour boat ride to our lodge, where we’ll be welcomed with a refreshing fruit juice from the region. After settling into our rooms, we’ll take a two-hour guided hike through the dense tropical forest with an expert local guide. Along the way, we’ll see a variety of trees, some of which are over five hundred years old. We’ll also have the opportunity to observe wild animals such as toucans, orioles, parrots, monkeys, snakes, and butterflies. This hike is a chance to experience the magic of the Amazon Rainforest within the Tambopata National Reserve (278,000 hectares of protected land under Peruvian law). After lunch, we’ll visit “Monkey Island,” located across the Madre de Dios River from our lodge. Here, we’ll see different species of monkeys, such as the brown capuchin, squirrel monkey, saddle-back tamarin, and white capuchin. After the activity, we’ll return to the lodge. At night, we’ll go on a caiman search along the banks of the Madre de Dios River. With luck, we may even spot the capybara, the world’s largest rodent, which can weigh up to 60 kilos. We’ll then return to the lodge for dinner and spend the night.
After an early breakfast, we’ll take a short boat ride to the entrance of Lake Sandoval. After checking at the checkpoint, we’ll walk 3 kilometers (approximately 2 miles) to the lake, which is one of the largest in the Tambopata National Reserve and is home to piranhas. Once we arrive, our guide will get a rowing boat, and we’ll navigate the lake to observe a variety of birds and monkey species, including hoatzin cormorants, puma herons, eagles, howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, black capuchins, tamarins, and sloths. If we’re lucky, we may even spot the family of giant river otters (almost two meters long) who are in danger of extinction, or the largest alligator on record, over four meters long. We’ll then return to the lodge to enjoy a typical lunch before heading back to the city.
Tambopata is a region in southeastern Peru, known for its incredible biodiversity and pristine rainforest. It is located in the Madre de Dios department, near the borders of Bolivia and Brazil, and is home to the Tambopata National Reserve, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet.
The best time to visit Tambopata is during the dry season, which typically runs from May to October. During this period, the weather is more predictable, and there are fewer mosquitoes. However, the rainforest is accessible year-round, and the wet season (November to April) offers a lush, green landscape and the chance to see more wildlife.
Tambopata is home to an astonishing variety of wildlife, including macaws, jaguars, caimans, giant river otters, and hundreds of species of birds and butterflies. Visitors might also encounter various monkey species, capybaras, and tapirs, making it a paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.
To reach Tambopata, most visitors fly to Puerto Maldonado, the nearest major city, from Lima or Cusco. From Puerto Maldonado, it’s a short drive to the Tambopata River, where you can take a boat ride to reach the lodges and campsites located within the reserve.
Visitors to Tambopata can enjoy a range of activities, including guided jungle treks, birdwatching, canopy walks, and boat rides along the Tambopata River. Nighttime wildlife spotting, visiting clay licks where macaws and other birds gather, and cultural visits to indigenous communities are also popular activities in the area.
From the moment we set foot in the lush Amazon rainforest, we were immersed in nature’s beauty. The guided walks were insightful, offering close encounters with wildlife, including vibrant birds and curious monkeys. The night walk was a thrilling experience, unveiling the jungle’s nocturnal wonders. Accommodations were comfortable, and the food was delicious, showcasing local flavors. Our guide was knowledgeable and passionate, making this short trip an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Amazon. Highly recommended for nature lovers!