Stories
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December 07, 2023 Is the Tambopata Research Center experience ideal...
Our eco-lodge is strategically located in the Tambopata National Reserve, facing the Bahuaja Sonene National Park, and is part of a biodiversity corridor that includes the Manu Nat...
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November 22, 2023 UPDATED : New photos for the Decoy Spider at Tamb...
Embark on a journey of discovery in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, where nature unveils its most intriguing secrets. We share the Decoy Spider new photos at the Tambopata Resear...
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November 06, 2023 When is the best time to travel to the Peruvian A...
When planning a trip to the Peruvian Amazon, it's crucial to consider the timing of your adventure. The Amazon rainforest is known for its incredible biodiversity and understanding...
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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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September 05, 2023 Amazon Tour in Peru: Expectation vs Reality...
Embarking on an Amazon Tour in Peru is a dream for many nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. The allure of pristine rainforests, exotic wildlife, and the chance to immerse one...
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August 22, 2023 Empowering Indigenous Women Leaders for Sustainab...
This is the first phase of the project that seeks continuity in order to generate a positive impact for sustainable development in the native communities. The academic research pro...
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August 16, 2023 Unveiling 5 Cultural Activities in the Peruvian A...
When the mention of Peruvian culture arises, your mind may drift to the iconic Machu Picchu and the enchanting aura of Cusco. However, journey with us beyond the conventional and e...
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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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April 18, 2023 The Tambopata Macaw Project: A new era is coming...
Founded and created the same year (1989) by Eduardo Nycander and Kurt Holle, the Tambopata Macaw Project, and Rainforest Expeditions were born together in Madre de Dios, PERU. ...
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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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September 14, 2022 How much are trips to the Amazon? - Updated for 2...
How much are trips to the Amazon? Ok, you know that you will travel to Peru and you are very tempted to visit the Amazon. And why not? More than 60% of the Peruvian territory is co...
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September 03, 2022 The Best Green Hotel in South America...
Considered the Oscars of tourism, the World Travel Awards recognized Tambopata Research Center as the best Green Hotel in South America. During the last 3 years, despite the pande...
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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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August 10, 2022 Amazonian photograms in Tambopata...
Roberto Huarcaya, a Peruvian photographer with original graphic pieces, once again visits our ecolodges, this time Posada Amazonas, for a new Amazonian photograms project in Tambop...
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May 02, 2022 What is the best age to visit the Amazon rainfore...
Adventure knows no age, especially when it comes to exploring the wondrous Amazon rainforest in Peru while indulging in comfort. At Refugio Amazonas, we cater to the adventurous sp...
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October 16, 2021 Where do the new species come from? A new species...
If you asked yourself, where do the new species come from? We tell you that Discovering New Species is a project of our citizen science program Wired Amazon where travelers from al...
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What our guest say
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If you want to know what it is like in the jungle, this is the place to come. Amazing scenery, wildlife, and knowledgeable guides. To get the most out of the experience prepare for some early starts and early bedtimes. A fantastic few days which I won't forget in a hurry. Read all
The excursions were the best part of the trip and how the guides were so knowledgeable and welcoming. We were lucky to have seen all different kinds of animals including capybara, giant river otter, spider monkey, red howler monkey, scarlet macaw, hoatzin. Read all
It gives a great insight into the jungle. We had a great visit. I recommend going during the dry season. Our guide Luis M. was excellent! Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, kind and a gentleman. Bear in mind it's going to be hot and humid with some mosquitos. It's a jungle out there! Read all
A spectacular experience—Juan Carlos and Carmen, we’d like to sincerely thank you for our stay at your lodge on the banks of the Tambopata River. This part of our two-month trip through Peru and Bolivia left an indelible impression on us. The transfer itself was a testament to the professionalism of your team: the journey from Puerto Maldonado to the lodge—with a very tight schedule to arrive before dark, a guide waiting for us, and a smooth trip by bus and boat—went off without a hitch despite our tight flight connections. Everything about the lodge won us over: comfortable accommodations in the heart of the jungle, good food, and a comprehensive, well-structured excursion program with morning, afternoon, and evening tours. We were thrilled every time we saw something new. We’d especially like to highlight our guide, Jordi: his knowledge of the flora and fauna, combined with his patience in spotting wildlife, made our stay truly special. Equally impressive was the condition of the jungle: pristine, clean, and home to an intact ecosystem ranging from big cats to macaws. The care and responsibility devoted to maintaining this place are evident. Incredible guides. And the entire staff was very attentive. Highly recommended Read all
A spectacular experience—Juan Carlos and Carmen are incredible guides. And the entire staff is very attentive. Highly recommended Read all
It was a wonderful experience and a pleasant surprise. The staff and guides at the Rainforest Expeditions lodge were fantastic and always went out of their way to ensure we had the best possible experience. Thank you to Juan Carlos and Carmen for their care and dedication to the group. Read all
We had an excellent 5 night stay at TRC with two couples. The remote Lodge and accommodation are unique especially with the open walls to the jungle in the rooms. The guides were first rate with superb knowledge and their ability to spot fauna in the dense jungle was incredible. We saw many species of monkeys; macaws, parrots, tapirs, etc.. even lucky enough to spot a jaguar. Food and service was really good. While not cheap it was I think very good value for money. We really enjoyed all the hikes and citizen science activities as well, he trips on the river and the clay licks. Overall amazing experience! As it’s the jungle not a zoo, you can’t guarantee that you’ll see everything all the time so allow enough days to properly explore. Read all
A once-in-a-lifetime experience in the middle of the rainforest. From airport pickup in Puerto Maldonado to the lodge and back, everything was exceptionally well organised. Communication was clear throughout, with the team always explaining what would happen, where to be and what to take care of. The staff at both HQ and the lodge were incredibly attentive, making the entire stay feel completely carefree. At this price point, this is the level of service you expect, but it is still impressive to experience it in such a remote setting. The food was another highlight: very well curated and balanced, with plenty of options at every buffet and, surprisingly, we never had the same dish twice. Read all
This was an excellent experience!! Highly recommend if you’re interested in visiting the Amazon Rainforest and Tambopata region. Especially happy with our guide Miguel, who was highly professional, informative, and organized. It was an immersive adventure and we got to see so many unique plants and animals. 10/10! Read all
Amazing experience at Refugio Amazonas. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Great buffet spread every day. Staff were friendly and attentive. Our guide Alan was very informative. Overall would definitely recommend a visit! Read all
We stayed 3 nights at Posada Amazonas during our summer trip to Peru, and it was definitely one of the biggest highlights of the whole journey. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. Our guide, Joss, was professional, friendly and amazingly knowledgeable. Sometimes it honestly felt like he could communicate with the animals — he could spot black caimans or giant river otters from hundreds of metres away! The excursions were unforgettable. We saw beautiful macaws, giant river otters, capybaras, sloths, tarantulas, an anaconda, different species of monkeys, toucans and so much more. I especially loved the rainforest walks and joined both the daytime and night walks. Every walk felt completely different, and you never knew what you might find. What also made the stay special was the lodge’s involvement in scientific and environmental projects. There was a talk every evening, and we learned a lot about the rainforest and its wildlife. We also joined the “Discover New Species” activity and helped search for possible new species of tiger moths — such a fun and memorable experience. The lodge itself is definitely rustic luxury rather than a city-style 5-star hotel. There is no air conditioning or hair dryer, but the hot shower, fan and hammock in the room were all very comfortable and suited the rainforest setting perfectly. And surprisingly, the internet connection was excellent — even the boats had Starlink! One of the things I appreciated most is that Posada Amazonas is a collaboration between Rainforest Expeditions and the local Indigenous community that owns the land. Many community members are directly involved in running the lodge, and you can really feel how much the staff care about and are connected to this rainforest, which is part of their ancestral home. If you are looking for an authentic, educational and truly memorable Amazon rainforest experience, I highly recommend Posada Amazonas. We absolutely loved our stay. Read all
The Tambopata Research Center (TRC) offers a well-organized immersive rainforest experience within the Tambopata National Reserve. The TRC and its accommodations put a spin on the term creature comforts by keeping guests comfortable while they commune among the creatures within the rainforest. I appreciated, through what I observed and the interactions I had, the attentiveness of the TRC team members. They knew their guests and seamlessly organized a lot for our benefit. The center assigns guests to a small group with a dedicated guide. In my case, Erick Arguedas was a superb ambassador for all things living in the rainforest, in part because it was the environment in which he grew up. His role was to ensure we got the most out of our visit. Being a long-term TRC guide gave him the expertise he needed to easily fulfill this role. Read all