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A REMOTE LUXURIOUS GETAWAY Tambopata Research Center

ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE In the conservation of its forests through citizen science

WITHIN The Tambopata National Reserve

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WHY YOU WILL LOVE TRC

  • MOST Remote ecolodge inside the Tambopata National Reserve in front of the Bahuaja Sonene National Park
  • 1.2 M+ hectares dedicated to forest conservation through science and sustainable tourism
  • 4 of 10 guests can spot a jaguar on the way to the lodge from july to september
  • YOU can make a positive impact in the forest and become an ally for conservation

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Highlights



Immerse yourself in one of the most biodiverse forests in the world 

Explore the heart of the Tambopata National Reserve and actively participate in the conservation of its forests through citizen science on this Amazon ecolodge in Peru.

Our beloved Tambopata Research Center is located within the Tambopata National Reserve in front of the Bahuaja Sonene National Park in Madre de Dios PERU, making it one of the most remote lodges in South America! The lodge's pristine location means that it's surrounded by the best wildlife the Peruvian Amazon jungle has to offer and you will be able to discover it throughout our unique explorations.

Note this is not a hotel, but a comfortable ecolodge with only 28 rooms in the middle of the rainforest.

The Tambopata Research Center experience is ideal for nature lovers and photographers.

* The lodge features 300 meters (almost 1000 feet) of elevated walkways! These walkways are located on the perfect level of the forest — in between the canopy and the floor — where wildlife becomes more active.

*A trip to the Tambopata Research Center includes a visit to the 2 most important clay licks in the region: the Colorado and Chuncho Clay licks.

*Support Research and Conservation. Since 1989, researchers have been carrying out groundbreaking conservation research from the Tambopata Research Center.

Where is Tambopata Research Center?

Tambopata Research Center is located inside the Tambopata National Reserve in front of the Bahuaja National Park, in the Tambopata River , in Madre de Dios - PERU

Tambopata Research Center requires at least 3.5 hours of travel time. To begin your rainforest tour, you take a quick plane trip from Lima (1 hour and a half) or Cuzco ( 30 minutes) to the Amazonian city of Puerto Maldonado in Southeastern Peru.

After we meet you at the airport, we'll take you to our office 5 minutes away to refresh yourself and prepare for the journey to the lodge. After a 1-hour road trip, we will take a tranquil 2 and half-hour boating on the Tambopata River to immerse ourselves in the heart of the Tambopata National Reserve to get to the Tambopata Research Center lodge our most secluded lodge.

To join our free cost departures to the lodge, we suggest arriving before 12:30 hrs. Nevertheless, note that flights are changing constantly, please chat with our specialist to help

For departure, we recommend taking a flight after 11:30 hrs as you will be back around 10:00 am

Being one of the most remote lodges in South America, will the Tambopata Research Center ideal for you? Find it out here.

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Science and Conservation

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Our expeditions are all-inclusive covering land and river transportation, an exclusive set of excursions and activities, all meals and accommodation. At our lodge, you will find a bar, a massage center, and a boutique.
Since 1989 developing and hosting scientific research aiming at the conservation of the Amazonian Rainforest. Now home of Wired Amazon
A pristine protected forest that let you have the best wildlife observation opportunities in the region. Check out our wildlife sightings.
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A comprehensive set with more than a dozen off-the-beaten-path activities and excursions that you will love.

Deluxe Suite

USD$ 1342 per night

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  • What our guest say

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    • 4.8/5

Andrea Breanna Apr 2024

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Shovan Bhattacharrya Feb 2024

Unbelievable.... Magical Everything I have dreamed of since I was 8 years old but MORE Read all

We had an amazing time in TRC. From the guide, tours, lounge staff, food and room, everything has exceeded our expectation and like an amazing dream came true. We highly recommend to directly book with the lounge website, so that you got a private guide for your group. Special thanks to our guide Saul, who made this experience extra special! We were so impressed by his knowledge about all the animals and the rainforest. Read all

We had an amazing time in TRC. From the guide, tours, lounge staff, food and room, everything has exceeded our expectation and like an amazing dream came true. This is the only lounge available in Tambopata national park, and this eco lounge takes environment seriously. We highly recommend to directly book with the lounge website, so that you got a private guide for your group. Special thanks to our guide Saul, who made this experience extra special! We were so impressed by his knowledge about all the animals and the rainforest. If you are a natural lover, you can’t miss this place Read all

Excellent and luxurious place, wonderful experience and our guide Boris was first class, he had a unique patience with my 8 year old son. An experience in the tropical rainforest that marks the life of its visitors. In addition to the scientific research that takes place in the place: a whole research center. Rooms: Very comfortable and luxuriou Read all

My partner and I stayed at the Tambopata Research Center in Feb 2024. We had a great time! This place was recommended to us by a friend who stayed there in 2019. My partner and I are more used to a backpackers budget, so this was a splurge for us but we scored a great Black Friday deal though the Rainforest Expeditions website. Still, the $$$ spent was totally worth it. Boris, our guide, was super flexible with our itinerary depending on our energy levels. Fortunately, we were feeling up to everything, so we saw 5 different species of monkeys, countless macaws, and two families of capybara during our various activities. Boris won’t rest until you go home with some good pics. Check out a couple pics he snapped through his binoculars lens (using my old iPhone 8). Read all

Our family of three took the red-eye flights from and to JFK, and never opted for breaking journey in either Lima or Puerto Maldonado! So we had the longest possible stay in TRC itself in the heart of the Amazon. The entire experience was a dream come true for our 13-year old son, who has been interested in animal facts from when he was 5, and has more recently begun to express that interest through his wildlife photography. Read all

A truly magical experience. It’s set in a completely unique location in the middle of the jungle with no other lodges around. The guide we had (Jarinson) was the best, so so knowledgeable, experienced and lovely to spend the time with. The lodge itself is beautiful and food was great too. Would highly recommend. Read all

Wow where do I even begin. This was one of the most unique and special experiences we've ever had. You are smack dab in the middle of nowhere, deep in the Amazon jungle. Surrounded by plants and animals of all kinds and some of the most breathtaking scenery you can imagine. And in the company of scientists doing conservation work all around you. The facility is gorgeous beyond belief. Everything is so thoughtfully prepared, from water servers everywhere to comfy couches to hammocks to raised walkways so you can pad around barefoot without feeling like you're going to step on a scorpion. The meals are positively gourmet. They have delicious fresh juice out for you when you come back from your hikes. We spend 2 days there and I genuinely feel like I saw the jungle. 2-3 excursions a day with a private guide to show you everything from plants to birds to animals to a very tall tower where you can watch the sunset over the canopy. We only had 3 people in our group but I believe there can be up to 7. You have the same guide your whole trip so you really get to know them. Johan was our guide and he was wonderful. And I do believe the number of excursions/type/length can be adjusted based on your groups physical ability. The rooms are beautiful and comfy and they help you prepare mosquito netting at night so you can be comfortable. There's a full bar, in the middle of the rainforest. At night there are short (30 min) lectures you can go to if you want where the scientists talk about their work. Fascinating. We loved that the center was very eco conscious and put a lot of effort into being low impact while also offering a truly luxurious experience. That being said. Do yourself a favor and read the web site. This experience will not be for everyone. Ppl posting negative comments here about the heat, bugs, open rooms, etc did not do their homework. You are far, far inside pristine Amazon jungle. It is hot, humid, rainy, and there are bugs. You can expect to use your lovely shower a few times a day to cool off. Fortunately you have lots of down time during the heat of the day to rest under the ceiling fan in your room. There were lots of grasshoppers, moths etc around our room but honestly we didn't have many issues with biting insects or mosquitos despite visiting during the rainy season (we did use bug spray). Your room has one open wall that faces nature. Yes, technically than means someone could see you walking around naked in your room, but you are 15 feet up in the air and facing directly into thick jungle, there is no one out there besides birds and monkeys to see you. They do cut the brush back so nothing except maybe some birds could get into your room. The sounds are magical at night and during the day. It's hot especially if you go during the rainy season as we did. If you hate bugs or can't handle life without air conditioning, this is not for you. Truthfully we had no issues sleeping. Ventilation is another big benefit of the one open wall. Think of this as the glampiest glamping you'll ever do and you will not be disappointed. Read the web site and reviews thoroughly and you won't be surprised. Being good hiking shoes, a lightweight waterproof jacket, refillable water bottle, a hat, binoculars (you can rent them too), bug spray, and sunscreen. Lightweight long sleeved shirts and long pants are essential bc you want to be covered so you won't get bitten or in case you brush up against a nasty plant. We saw monkeys, macaws, capybaras, owls, a caiman, and some cool jungle bugs. The guides even have a telescope you can use to both look at the animals and take great pictures with your phone. once in a lifetime experience in one of the most special and precious ecosystems in the world. Worth every penny and honestly we felt the price was cheap considering what you get. The highlight of our trip to Peru. Thank you so much. Read all

It was our first time in the rainforest and we wouldn't do it any other way. The boat rides on the Madre de Dios and the walks through the rainforests were both exciting and peaceful. Exciting when we spotted wildlife and peaceful as we settled in to hear the sounds and sights of the forest. The lodge was comfortable and the food was great. The research talks in the evenings were a great pre-dinner ritual for us. Do check them out. Saul was an amazing guide - friendly, fun, knowledgeable and very tuned to the rainforest. He could pick up on slight sounds and movements and helped us spot some great wildlife. Read all

TRC is up close with nature deep inside the Peruvian Amazon. If you are a fan of wildlife and love being in the nature this is the place for you. This is an eco lodge, so come with similar expectations. The sound of macaws flying over would make your day. TRC is doing some amazing work on Macaw conservation, the visits to the clay lick would be special. During your journey you would be able to spot a number of animals, birds. Do not miss the guided walks, you would really see a lot of monkeys. If you are a photographer, invest in a good zoom lens ( it will pay you back). The other thing is the amazing staff that take care of you. The food is among the very best I tasted in Peru and they really pamper you. So make sure you walk a lot to burn the additional calories 🙂 Starting from the booking to the pickup in the airport everything is meticulously planned. From Mariella of the booking team, Juan Carlos the guide and Tania, our manager in the hotel everyone was fantastic. Ultimately spotting wild animals is a lot of luck, but this would be a great experience. Rooms: Rooms are large, spacious with wide open balconies, but no monkeys come in ( they strictly don't encourage wildlife feeding). Nearby activities: Lots of them, morning hikes, afternoon hikes, sunset cruise Walkability: You need to walk a bit, so you need to be mobile Food & drinks: Awesome Buffet, great food. Read all

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