Stories
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March 11, 2025 Special Coverage: The Rare Blue-Headed Macaw in T...
In the world of birdwatching, some encounters require patience, expertise, and sometimes a bit of luck. This was the case with our recent sighting of the rare blue-headed macaw (Pr...
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June 10, 2024 Discover the Crested Eagle in the Peruvian Amazon...
For a limited time only, experience a Unique Birdwatching adventure at Refugio Amazonas Lodge, which offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the rare and elusive crested...
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May 16, 2024 Birdwatching in Peru 2024: Discover Why Tambopata...
Discover the best birdwatching in Peru 2024 in Tambopata. Explore unmatched biodiversity and expert-led tours in the heart of the Amazon. Peru's Prestigious Place on the Global ...
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March 16, 2024 The Fascinating Jaguar Mating Behavior: Insights ...
Thanks to the AmazonCam Tambopata, our project that studies the jaguar population through camera traps Tambopata in Madre de Dios - Peru, we can learn more about this fascinating a...
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February 14, 2024 Rainforest wildlife photography : tips, tricks, a...
There’s no right or wrong way to practice wildlife photography. Everyone has their methods, but overall, my best success has been when focusing on a distinct thing, say a specifi...
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October 27, 2023 All You Need to Know About the Clay Lick in the A...
Embark on a journey into the heart of one of nature's most mesmerizing phenomena—the Clay Lick. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into everything you need to know about th...
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October 17, 2023 Best Places for Wildlife Observation in the Peruv...
There are 2 places that should come to your mind if you are looking for the best possibilities for wildlife observation in the Peruvian Amazon: the Tambopata National Reserve and t...
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July 27, 2023 5 common animals of the Peruvian Amazon that you ...
Although it seems that the entire Amazon is the same, if your goal is to have good opportunities to see wildlife there is only one keyword: LOCATION. A well-located ecolodge should...
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July 03, 2023 4 Tips to Increase Your Chances of Spotting a Jag...
To enhance your chances of spotting a jaguar during your visit to Tambopata, we've compiled four essential tips to guide you through your quest in the Peruvian Amazon. We are just...
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May 20, 2023 Where can I see birds in Peru?...
Peru is one of the most biodiverse places in the world and has more than 1,800 species of birds, but where can you see birds in Peru? Here we will try to locate the main access poi...
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April 27, 2023 Embracing the Charm and Conservation of Tapirs in...
Every April 27th is World Tapir Day, a joyous celebration of these unique and endearing creatures, especially the tapirs in Tambopata. Today, we invite you to join us on an exciti...
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March 01, 2023 Birds in Peru: What birds can I find in Peruvian ...
Birds in Peru? Yes. Actually, the Peruvian Amazon is home to an incredibly diverse range of birds, with over 1,800 species residing in this region alone. With its lush rainforest, ...
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August 17, 2022 What animals live in the rainforest?...
More than 60% of the territory of Peru is covered by Amazonian tropical forest. In fact, more than half of the life on the planet lives in Amazonian tropical forests, so in the Per...
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April 21, 2021 A face to face encounter with a wild Tapir...
Photographing the wildlife When photographing wildlife in the AmazonRainforest, much preparation and hard work are needed to get the pictures you want. You need to know what you ...
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October 29, 2020 Don’t Fear the Walking Dead...
The ominous hoot of the owl, and the howl of the wind. A forest of bare, tortured limbs. Halloween imagery is ubiquitous and sanitized today. In its original incarnation, Halloween...
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August 29, 2019 Rainforest Research: The Bigger Picture...
I'm an explorer, biologist, and wildlife photographer specializing in macrophotography and integrated systems ecology. I travel the world's Equatorial rainforests to document and s...
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May 04, 2019 FAQS About Wildlife Photography in the Amazon - P...
After FAQs About Wildlife Photography in the Amazon - Part I, here is the second part where rather than provide an exhaustive list of all my equipment, I will break it down by ca...
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April 27, 2019 FAQS About Wildlife Photography in the Amazon - P...
When planning a trip to the Amazon rainforest for wildlife photography, it might seem somewhat facile to point out the importance of doing one’s research; however, this very simp...
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March 15, 2019 A face to face encounter with a jaguar...
The first time I put my feet on Madre de Dios was during the rainy season of 2014, to be precise on January 3rd. The go...
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February 06, 2019 Wild Scarlet Macaws in the Amazon...
The first time I arrived at Tambopata Research Center was in January 2014. In the boat was only the boat driver, a crew member, me, and all the food supplies for a whole week of ...
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What our guest say
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- Valuation Excellent
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This trip was the highlight of our travels through peru. The lodge was absolutely 5 stars for everything. The room, food, people. We had a private guide, Allen, who grew up locally and really had deep knowledge of the land, the history, and the variety of plant and animal species in the jungle. His knowledge and passion were invaluable to our experience. There are a variety of tour companies and lodges you can book to visit the Amazon, however, I would only recommend Rainforest Expeditions as they are truly connected to the community and offer high quality first class amazon experience! Read all
We had a truly wonderful stay with Rainforest Expeditions. Everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming, and our guide was fantastic — very knowledgeable and passionate about the rainforest. We saw many animals, even from the boat, which made the experience unforgettable. Read all
I just spent 3 days here with my family. The research center surpassed all our expectations. I want to give a special shout out to Carlos who took such good care of us. He went above and beyond to make sure we werr comfortable. And he was always smiling. He made us feel so welcome. We had Erik as our guide who is so knowledgeable and experienced. We learned so much, saw so much wildlife. It really was a dream vacation. Thank you!! Read all
Chose this place to stay at the Amazon, as I heard it benefits the local indigenous community. Life changing experience. Oscar was an excellent guide! We saw so many wildlife! No 4th wall made it such an immersive jungle experience. Since they are eco friendly, there is no AC. It can get pretty hot depending on the season. So better to follow their guidance for clothing choices Read all
If you want to experience the Amazon in all its glory This is the place to come to Staff and guides were excellent Food was just incredible The forest walks were really interesting and informative Read all
If you are a birder, ask for Juan Carlos Yatto. He recognizes an astounding number of bird calls and can duplicate many of them. This place is magical, all I could have imagined. All the staff and scientists are incredible. The experience of a lifetime. Read all
This was the most amazing experience Very well organised The ground staff were so well organised The guides were excellent ( I’m looking at you Carlos!) Food was tasty and very varied Amazed that the chefs managed to get such variety in the middle of the Amazon Do not hesitate Book immediately you will not be disappointed. Highly recommended Read all
I can not say enough good things about my time at the Tambopata Research Center. Between the guides, the boat drivers, the chefs, the staff, the bartenders, the researchers, etc. Everyone was absolutely wonderful! If you are interested in viewing wildlife in the Amazon, this is the place for you! A special thank you to the maître d' Carlos who was so incredibly kind and hospitable and our guide Dino who was like a real life Indiana Jones. I can't wait to come back! Read all
An unforgettable, fully immersive jungle experience. Amazing how Tambopata Lodge delivers luxury touches in such a remote and rugged location. The food is fantastic, the staff incredible, and the wildlife sightings non-stop. The personalised itinerary and one-on-one guiding made the trip truly special—huge thanks to our guide Johan for sharing his passion and knowledge. The Macaw Project is inspiring, and it’s clear the lodge fully supports this important conservation work. Manager Brian was always kind, helpful. Well-done all involved. Read all
The most important fact we are grateful for is the true sense of understanding of the ecology of the Amazon the staff at Rainforest Expeditions (RFE) have shown us. RFE stands out for its stand against the pure, profit-motive initiatives many other tour operators do. We are very grateful to have had Carlos as our guide. Carlos is deeply dedicated, and is able to explain the nuances of the flora and fauna. The world today needs to act as one against the impact of climate change. RFE is one, bright shining light in this regard. Read all
We had a fabulous trip! The people were amazing, kind and very professional. The food was exceptionally good! The facilities are beautiful and well kept. We just loved our second time with Rainforest Expeditions and can't wait to go again!! Read all
Fantastic to be deep in the forest surrounded by incredible wildlife with our amazing guide Juan Carlos Yatto, who really knew his stuff! Also his photography skills meant that we could share our experience even better through his telescope using our phone cameras! We learned so much!! He went to extra lengths to find butterflies and moths for us along with so many different birds and monkeys. This was a travel highlight for us as experienced wildlife travellers. We loved our spacious room with no windows and open to more wildlife visitors but after 5 nights the bed could have been a little more comfortable. Luckily we had a second bed to use. Otherwise it was fantastic with hot water showers and fresh drinking water all the time. We were amazed at the variety of food on offer for breakfast, lunch and dinner and couldn’t believe they could have such a wonderful food offering in such a remote location. Even the wine and cocktails were great. I highly recommend spending the extra money and time getting to this location. We stayed at another lodge later which was closer to Puerto Maldonado and there was far less wildlife. Read all