The only lodge that lies within the Tambopata National Reserve, Tambopata Research Centre is one of the most remote properties in all of South America.
Encompassed by pristine and soaring forests, and surrounded by spectacular wildlife, the research station turned eco-lodge is an exceptional base for even more in-depth explorations of the Amazon on foot or by boat. In keeping with the remote location, a national park entrance fee of 100 soles (approximately $40) is paid upon arrival.
A supremely functional lodge, its 24 rooms have been built to accommodate researchers first and eco-tourists second, so expect shared bathroom facilities and understated decor. With a commitment to protecting the adjacent macaw clay lick, the centre is frequently visited by field biologists, and the large communal dining room and hammock-adorned sitting area provide the ideal spots for discussing research findings with one of these resident scientists. Jungle-inspired massages, an exclusive boutique of local artisan crafts and rainforest-inspired cocktails are luxurious supplements to what is otherwise an authentic and immersive Amazonian experience.
Imagine travelling for eight hours through the Amazon Rainforest, only to find yourself in a spectacular cabin with gourmet food and an in-house masseuse, all surrounded by a symphony of raucous wildlife calls and birdsong.
Tambopata Research Centre is a completely carbon neutral accommodation, but visitors are actually able to proactively neutralise their carbon footprint through the local conservation actions that a stay here involves.
The centre also oversees The Macaw Project, an ongoing research undertaking that was in place well before the lodging existed.
Offering some of the best wildlife-viewing opportunities in Peru, guests at Tambopata Research Centre can take to the treetops by traversing the lodge’s 300 metres of elevated walkways, or travel to the raucous and colourful clay licks that attract so many scientists to this region.
Learn about the herds of rare and vulnerable jungle pigs called white-lipped peccaries that roam freely through the reserve, or embark on one of the many biodiverse hikes through the rainforest’s network of lightly-trodden trails.
Respected publications including National Geographic, Travel + Leisure and Popular Science have praised Tambopata Research Centre.
Following the short plane trip to Puerto Maldonado, a one-hour road trip followed by a tranquil three-hour boat journey on the Tambopata River brings you to Refugio Amazonas where you will stay for a night. The next morning, take a four-hour boat ride into the Tambopata National Reserve to find Tambopata Research Centre.
Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.
Situated in the heart of a 42,000-acre ecological reserve on the banks of the Madre de Dios River, Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is a jungle eco-lodge set deep within the Amazon Rainforest that is surrounded by the calls of more than 540 bird species. Exotic ingredients from the surrounding jungle are utilised in the natural botanical spa, where guests can indulge in Amazonian purification treatments, lymphatic drainage massages, reflexology and foot therapies.
Hacienda Concepcion is located 20 minutes down river from Puerto Maldonado in an area of tropical rainforest that acts as a buffer zone between the Tambopata National Reserve and the banks of the vast Madre de Dios River. Its 15 rooms are divided between rooms and cabanas, with each cabana offering a private sitting area with a hammock.
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