Stories
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December 01, 2018 One animal that licks clay and it’s not a Macaw...
Here in the Amazon rainforest we can find a huge diversity of animals and plants, and each one has a strategy to survive and avoid predators. Some plants can produce toxins to try...
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September 07, 2018 Guans, Eggs, Wasps and Wild Cheeky Capuchin Monke...
Nearly every time I walk on the jungle trails in the Tambopata region of the Amazon rainforest I come across awesome wildlife. The rainforests of Tambopata are teaming wit...
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August 17, 2018 5 Weirdest Animals in the Amazon Rainforest...
A rainforest is a tough place for animals to survive — after all, it’s home to giant predators, venomous insects and frogs, dangerous waters, and poisonous plants. In order to ...
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July 15, 2018 The Jaguar That Discovered Man...
Our expedition ventured into the deepest corners of the Peruvian Amazon to study the macaws of the remote, isolated Candamo Valley. Since the beginning of time, wildlife has exi...
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May 03, 2018 What is an Osteoderm? And how it helped caiman su...
Spectacled Caiman ( Caiman crocodilus) . Well-developed osteoderms are the reason why they are abundant in places like the Orinoco River, whilst the Orinoco crocodile is not. So…...
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March 11, 2018 The Essence Of Wildlife Photography - Part II...
To continue with the main topic here, The Essence of Wildlife Photography - Part I around Rainforest Expedition lodges in Peru rainforest. Finally, the moment which most impres...
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March 04, 2018 The Essence Of Wildlife Photography - Part I...
The who, what, where, why, when of a wildlife photographer ranks rather distantly in my appreciation of wildlife photography and as an extension, the wildlife itself. Rather, it...
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February 17, 2018 Bat falcons may have used fire before humans...
I've heard stories from natives about birds carrying fire. They sounded to me a lot like the Phoenix myth: good stories with lots of imagination. Boy was I wrong. It turns reality ...
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February 03, 2018 Anhingas: Bad Floaters, Great Sinkers...
Anhingas can't float but can sink. Anhingas are waterbirds with no buoyancy. In other words, they are bad floaters. Think of yourself, arms open, staring at the sky, floating in t...
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January 27, 2018 A skin allergy unraveled why Blue and Yellow Maca...
Why is eastern Peru a clay lick hotspot? See the heat map below. Alan Lee plotted it after asking hundreds of Amazonian colleagues to pinpoint parrot and macaw clay licks they knew...
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January 26, 2018 Hoatzins, Magellan and the Vikings: world´s grea...
The Hoatzin that crossed the ocean... Magellan circumnavigated the globe in 1537. The world's first sailor to do so. He even got a strait named after him – his cla...
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January 19, 2018 Agoutis: Amazon kleptomania...
Agoutis, like squirrels and chipmunks, love seeds. 2012 biologists knew this from observation. Even tourists knew this from observation: half the time you see this uber common r...
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November 07, 2017 What Amazon wildlife can you see along the Tambop...
Riding in canoes is an experience that is not just for the sake of transportation. It also provides an incredible opportunity to see and photograph wildlife. Here's a list of som...
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October 30, 2017 Crimson Forest: A Vampire Tale...
I hadn’t originally intended to cover vampire bat facts in one of these blog installments; however, when I saw the fascinating and unique footage (perhaps representing the only f...
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October 10, 2017 Where Can I See Macaws in Peru?...
Macaws are one the first birds that come to mind when we dream about a trip to beautiful, tropical locales. However, despite images of these big, beautiful birds gracing the pages ...
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July 01, 2017 Is the Harpy Eagle a scary beast ?...
We´ve been doing a lot of paper research on the harpy eagle, just to cover all our bases. We came up with one paper we just have to tell you about. Barro Colorado Isla...
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June 26, 2017 Why First Time Travelers to Peru Should Consider ...
Thinking of going to Peru? Congratulations on picking one of the most exciting and interesting destinations on the planet! But where to go? Most people put Machu Picchu at the t...
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May 09, 2017 Our Tambopata Team is Ready for the Global Big Da...
This weekend, Rainforest Expeditions is participating in a global event along with thousands of other people. Known as the "Global Big Day", this is the day of the year that probab...
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April 30, 2017 A Few Target Birds at the Tambopata Research Cent...
There are literally hundreds of bird species waiting to be seen in Tambopata, Peru. Of those, many are common and easy to see, others hide in the forest, and a fair number are rare...
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April 15, 2017 Five Bizarre Birds from Posada Amazonas...
The rainforests of Tambopata, Peru harbor more bird species than most places on this planet. With that in mind, it's always a challenge to say which species are the most colorful, ...
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What our guest say
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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