Travel destinations Peru, Protected areas, Tambopata

Travel destinations Peru – Protected areas

Tambopata

In the area of the Tambopata, Madre de Dios and Heath rivers are subtropical rainforest ecosystems of exceptional diversity and uniqueness. The Tambopata National Reserve and the Bahuaja-Sonene National Park serve to preserve flora and fauna and make them usable for science and tourism.

Altitude

200 to 400 m.

Average temperature

January: 26,3 °C, February: 26,2 °C, March: 26,2 °C, April: 25,7 °C, May: 24,5 °C, June: 23,4 °C, July: 23,4 °C, August: 24,7 °C, September: 25,6 °C, October: 26,3 °C, November: 26,5 °C, December: 26,4 °C.

Average rainfall

January: 352,8 mm, February: 330,6 mm, March: 300,9 mm, April: 187 mm, May: 127,9 mm, June: 71,3 mm, July: 77,4 mm, August: 76,7 mm, September: 108,4 mm, October: 190,9 mm, November: 243,6 mm, December: 309 mm.

Average relative humidity

January: 78,2%, February: 79,2%, March: 78,3%, April: 75,8%, May: 74,7%, June: 74,8%, July: 70.8%, August: 66,4%, September: 63,1%, October: 70,9%, November: 72,7%, December: 76,4%.

Source of statistical data: Weatherbase.

Travel programs:

PTW-PER003
Experience Peru + Tambopata Rainforest

16 days / 15 nights

Round trip: Lima, Arequipa, Colca valley, Lake Titicaca, journey from Puno to Cusco, the «Sacred Valley» of the Urubamba, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Tambopata jungle, Lima.

Explorers Inn PTW-TAM001
Explorers Inn

3 days / 2 nights – 5 days / 4 nights

«Explorers Inn» in the Tambopata Nature Reserve. Exploring the jungle around the lodge. Tent camp at the «Colpa de Guacamayos» (salt lick).

Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica PTW-TAM002
Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica

5, 4 or 3 days

Variety of land and sea excursions to enjoy the magic of the jungle in a luxury ecotourism setting.

Sandoval Lake Lodge PTW-TAM003
Sandoval Lake Lodge

3 days / 2 nights

Lake Sandoval is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the Peruvian jungle. Research and observation of wildlife at the lake and in the surrounding area.

Collpa de Guacamayos PTW-TAM004
Río Heath, Guacamayos and Sandoval

5 days / 4 nights

Boat trip to the Heath River on the Bolivian border. Overnight at the Heath River Wildlife Center run by the native Ese Ejas. Observation of the guacamayos. Wildlife at Lake Sandoval.

PTW-TAM005
Refugio Amazonas

3 days / 2 nights – 4 days / 3 night

The lodge Refugio Amazonas is located about 3 hours by bus and boat from Puerto Maldonado upriver on the Tambopata in the buffer zone of the Tambopata National Reserve.

Inotawa, Lobo de rio PTW-TAM006
Inotawa Expedition

Programs of different duration

Lodge at the entrance to the Tambopata Nature Reserve. Exploration of the area around the Lodge, hiking to Tres Chimbadas Lake. Boat trip to the «Quebrada del Gato» with its waterfalls. Observing the Guacamayos at the Collpa Colorado.

Posada Amazonas PTW-TAM007
Posada Amazonas

Programs of different duration

The lodge is co-owned by locals from the village of Infierno. 35 m high lookout tower, Tres Chimbadas Lake, Ethnobotanical Centre.

Salzlecke der Papageien PTW-TAM008
Tambopata Research Center

Programs of different duration

Tambopata Research Center in the heart of the uninhabited sanctuary, the world's largest collpa (salt lick) where a variety of parrot species congregate.

PTW-TAM010
Bird watching en Explorers Inn

7 days / 6 nights

More bird species (over 600) have been recorded around Explorers Inn than anywhere else in the world. Exploring the jungle and bird watching around the lodge.

PTW-TAM011
Bird watching – Reserva Amazónica

1 day

Bird watching for guests of the «Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica». All-day excursion according to individual interests accompanied by a knowledgeable guide.


		PTW-PER003 Experience Peru + Tambopata Rainforest 16 days / 15 nights Round trip: Lima, Arequipa, Colca valley, Lake Titicaca, journey from Puno to Cusco, the «Sacred Valley» of the Urubamba, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Tambopata jungle, Lima.

		PTW-TAM001 Explorers Inn 3 days / 2 nights – 5 days / 4 nights «Explorers Inn» in the Tambopata Nature Reserve. Exploring the jungle around the lodge. Tent camp at the «Colpa de Guacamayos» (salt lick).

		PTW-TAM002 Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica 5, 4 or 3 days Variety of land and sea excursions to enjoy the magic of the jungle in a luxury ecotourism setting.

		PTW-TAM003 Sandoval Lake Lodge 3 days / 2 nights Lake Sandoval is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the Peruvian jungle. Research and observation of wildlife at the lake and in the surrounding area.

		PTW-TAM004 Río Heath, Guacamayos and Sandoval 5 days / 4 nights Boat trip to the Heath River on the Bolivian border. Overnight at the Heath River Wildlife Center run by the native Ese Ejas. Observation of the guacamayos. Wildlife at Lake Sandoval.

		PTW-TAM005 Refugio Amazonas 3 days / 2 nights – 4 days / 3 night The lodge Refugio Amazonas is located about 3 hours by bus and boat from Puerto Maldonado upriver on the Tambopata in the buffer zone of the Tambopata National Reserve.

		PTW-TAM006 Inotawa Expedition Programs of different duration Lodge at the entrance to the Tambopata Nature Reserve. Exploration of the area around the Lodge, hiking to Tres Chimbadas Lake. Boat trip to the «Quebrada del Gato» with its waterfalls. Observing the Guacamayos at the Collpa Colorado.

		PTW-TAM007 Posada Amazonas Programs of different duration The lodge is co-owned by locals from the village of Infierno. 35 m high lookout tower, Tres Chimbadas Lake, Ethnobotanical Centre.

		PTW-TAM008 Tambopata Research Center Programs of different duration Tambopata Research Center in the heart of the uninhabited sanctuary, the world's largest collpa (salt lick) where a variety of parrot species congregate.

		PTW-TAM010 Bird watching en Explorers Inn 7 days / 6 nights More bird species (over 600) have been recorded around Explorers Inn than anywhere else in the world. Exploring the jungle and bird watching around the lodge.

		PTW-TAM011 Bird watching – Reserva Amazónica 1 day Bird watching for guests of the «Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica». All-day excursion according to individual interests accompanied by a knowledgeable guide.