Tambopata is one of the three provinces that make up the Madre de Dios region. It surprises tourists with its rich diversity of natural resources. Visitors are enveloped in sounds, colors and a lot of Amazonian life.

The unmissable destination here is the Tambopata National Reserve. It was created on September 4, 2000, in order to preserve its 274,690.00 hectares, made up of the districts of Tambopata and Inambari.

If you wonder why it is protected, the answer is one of the main reasons for you not to think more and decide to visit it: This nature reserve includes one of the most complete examples of the subtropical rainforest in Peru.

How to get to Puerto Maldonado?

If you do not know the jungle, we recommend you start with "The most beautiful son of Madre de Dios", here you will fall in love with it. In the Reserve, you will find the Amazon in its purest state. Of course, we remind you that it is the habitat of millions of species and that you are a guest who must respect your home: let's avoid pollution and not disturb the species.

If you are in Lima, you can take a flight to Puerto Maldonado that lasts approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. The only way to get to the National Reserve from Puerto Maldonado is by boat, you will navigate two hours by river to live one of the best experiences of your life.

When to travel?

Specialists say that the est time of the year to visit this natural area is between June and October. Here the variety of species of flora and fauna will make you fall in love.

During your tour, do not forget to visit the Colorado Macaw Clay Lick, the colors of the feathers of this bird are incredible, do not overlook Lake Sandoval either. This is one of the wonderful places that Tambopata has for nature lovers.

Información útil

• To make this trip, it is essential to be vaccinated against yellow fever, always wear sunscreen, repellent and a long-sleeved shirt to avoid mosquito bites.
• Do not forget to charge your camera and its batteries, so you can capture the best postcards of this tour.
• Make sure you take the Tour with an authorized agency such as What a Trip, since it is an area protected by the State as it is sensitive to alterations caused by human beings.
• You will always feel hot, even if it rains. Temperatures range from 17°C to 39°C. Take the necessary precautions before traveling.