Stories
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September 22, 2013 What the heck is going on in this picture - Bat t...
This toad appears to be a fan of Star Wars... or is it using blinders...? or does it have giant ears...? or what is that sticking out of its mouth!? A park ranger in northwest Per...
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June 13, 2013 How Many Tapirs Visited This Claylick In 24 Hours...
A recent study on the Tambopata region showed that we are truly in a Tapir paradise, with numbers that have recovered from any hunting or habitat disturbance of the past due to wel...
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June 13, 2013 The Greatest Hawk? The Great Black Hawk...
The Great Black Hawk, Buteogallus urubitinga, is one of the many birds of prey in the Peruvian rainforest of Tambopata you will very likely see while boating up the river to the l...
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May 19, 2013 Birding in the Rainforest, Without Even Leaving t...
For us that work at Rainforest Expeditions, there are at times days when we're too busy working to get the chance to step out into the marvelous forest around us. But that doesn't ...
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March 28, 2013 What Animal Can 'Say' 14 Different Words?...
A juvenile makes 14 distinct sounds, each with a different meaning, just shy of the 22 noises used by gorillas. Think of it like 14 different words used to communicate with a ne...
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March 07, 2013 A Turtle Drowning In Butterfly Kisses...
This is a colorful example of how odd behaviors can evolve in the face of a limiting resource. In the Amazon, salt is a much sought-after commodity as it is generally lacking in th...
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February 28, 2013 Where Did The Roadside Hawk Live Before There Wer...
The Roadside Hawk in the river side of Tambopata. Image by Liz Paipay. Walk or drive along virtually any road in the Amazon and you’ll hear that unique screech of a roadside haw...
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February 04, 2013 Stephanidae - An encounter with a rare parasitoid...
This odd-looking creature is commonly known as the ‘crown wasp’ due to a ring of tubercles on its head but is known by scientists as a stephanid. Stephanus is greek for...
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February 04, 2013 Top 10 Craziest Insect Discoveries in the Peruvia...
The Amazon Basin is home to the largest rainforest on our planet. So perhaps it’s not entirely surprising that this rainforest hosts the most diverse range of species on Earth. W...
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February 04, 2013 4 Footballers Who Remind us of Rainforest Animals...
It’s a jungle out there, and in this year’s World Cup, footballers are jockeying for a seat at the top of the food chain. While some bring brute strength to the table, others h...
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November 15, 2012 The Caracaras of Tambopata...
Caracaras are rather large birds of prey that occur in grasslands, dry forest, and rainforests from southern Texas south through Central and South America to Tierra del Fuego. The ...
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October 23, 2012 Three Easy Options for Solo Travel in the Peruvia...
When we make plans for a trip, one of the first things we have to figure out is whether we are going to do solo travel, share the adventure with family, or travel with a friend or ...
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October 15, 2012 Extraordinary Beaks...
One of Rainforest Expeditions' partner groups is Pandemonium Aviaries, 501(c)3 non-profit bird sanctuary where exotic endangered birds are being kept and bred until they can be r...
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September 30, 2012 Help us figure out how many jaguars live along th...
[caption id="attachment_484" align="aligncenter" width="634"] Lucky Tambopata travelers even spot Jaguars swimming or hunting along the river during their boat ride to the most rem...
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September 27, 2012 Posada Amazonas Lodge: Home of the Donald Trump C...
This caterpillar was found at Posada Amazonas Lodge in Tambopata, Peru. As far as I can tell, is the larva of a moth in the family Megalopygidae. This family is known for having h...
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September 26, 2012 Clearwing Butterflies...
A common sight in Tambopata: Clearwing butterflies, known as the Ithomiini, are beautiful, deadly, and a bit confusing to scientists. Why are they clear? Most butterflies h...
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August 27, 2012 Butterfly Basics, Part 1...
Butterflies, one of my favorite groups of organisms to work with, are equally as complex and interesting as they are beautiful. Here are a few answers to common questions I get abo...
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July 16, 2012 Tambopata Photo Journal by Photographer Luana Lun...
Luana Luna from Conservation International visited Refugio Amazonas in April, 2012. Thanks, Luana for your guest post and wonderful photo journal. Do you know normal life? That on...
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July 13, 2012 The Ultimate Guide to Spotting Rainforest Monkeys...
Monkeys abound in the trees around our Rainforest Expeditions lodges. But hidden in the dense jungle vegetation, it can be surprisingly hard to find them! So we've put together th...
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July 03, 2012 Leafcutter ants retire when they grow old...
Leaf-cutter ants "retire" from their cutting role when they grow old, switching to carrying when their jaws blunt with age. Leaf-cutter ants start their lives with razor-like jaws...
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What our guest say
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- Valuation Excellent
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Nancy Hodgson March 2026
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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