Reserva Nacional Tambopata
About This Museum
People don't come here for dusty display cases; they come to our corner of Peru to step into a living, breathing jungle. You'll hear the chorus of howler monkeys long before you see them and spot macaws as flashes of brilliant blue and gold against the emerald canopy. The real exhibits are the clay licks where hundreds of parrots gather at dawn and the oxbow lakes hiding families of giant otters. It's an overwhelming, humbling immersion into the sheer pulse of the Amazon.
Collection Highlights
The star attractions are all wild: the bustling Collpa de Guacamayos (clay lick), serene Sandoval Lake with its otters and caimans, and towering ancient trees like the Shihuahuaco.
Visitor Information
Your journey starts in Puerto Maldonado, but you'll need to book with a licensed tour operator to get deep into the reserve. Pack for humidity and rain, and bring your best binoculars—the wildlife here doesn't follow a schedule.
Architecture & Building
There is no main building; the architecture is entirely natural, consisting of dense rainforest, winding rivers, and rustic jungle lodges that blend into the surroundings.
Contact & Location
Address: 26 de Diciembre, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Perú
Phone: +51 995 426 174
Website: Visit Website
