Peru's Tambopata Reserve

Tambopata National Reserve protects 275,000 hectares of lowland Amazon rainforest in southeastern Peru. The reserve is world-famous for its macaw clay licks, where hundreds of parrots and macaws gather daily to eat mineral-rich clay. This spectacular wildlife phenomenon attracts researchers and nature enthusiasts from around the globe. The reserve harbors exceptional biodiversity with over 600 bird species, 200 mammal species, 100 amphibian species, and thousands of butterfly species. Giant otters thrive in oxbow lakes, while the forest shelters jaguars, tapirs, and giant anteaters. The canopy hosts harpy eagles and numerous primate species. Research stations have documented incredible species diversity. Conservation combines strict protection with sustainable tourism and research. Local communities participate through employment in lodges and as guides. Brazil nut harvesting provides sustainable forest income. The nearby Bahuaja Sonene National Park creates a massive protected corridor. Tambopata demonstrates how spectacular wildlife experiences can fund long-term conservation.

Water Features

Tambopata River, oxbow lakes

Ecosystem

This destination features a tropical rainforest ecosystem.