Puerto Maldonado

Economy: Posada Amazonas Jungle Lodge

A short distance from Puerto Maldonado by boat, Posada Amazonas is one of the most nature-accessible lodges in the Puerto Maldonado area. The lodge, which sits close to the rainforest, allows guests a chance to truly experience and explore the area led by expert naturalist guides who live on the property, which was built by all native materials.

The lodge has four sections including 30 guest rooms that open up to the jungle, the dining and kitchen area, a relaxation area, and internal support facilities. The lodge provides rustic yet extremely comfortable accommodations in a unique setting with absolutely no electricity. Kerosene lamps and candles provide light scattered throughout the lodge.

Each guest room has a private bathroom separated by a drape with cold water only. Staff at the Posada Amazonas give guests the very best customer service at all times.

Economy: Sandoval Lake Lodge – Puerto Maldona, Peru

Just 30 minutes down the River Madre de Dios from Puerto Maldonado, Sandoval Lake Lodge overlooks what most rainforest specialists consider to be the most beautiful lake in Southern Peru. The property is one building complete with 25 double occupancy rooms that are equipped with private bath, hot showers, and a nice eating area with a perfect view of the lake. The hotel has extremely easy access from Puerto Maldonado, so most travelers opt to stay for one or two nights to experience the surrounding jungle.

While exploring the area, tourists can expect to find thousands of different plant species, nearly 1,000 species of birds, nearly 100 mammals, 1230 butterflies, and at least 127 amphibians and reptiles. If they aren’t hiding, travelers might also catch a view of some of the most spectacular and yet very endangered predators in the area including the Jaguar, the Giant Otter, the Harpy Eagle and the Black Caiman.

Economy: Tambopata Jungle Lodge – Puerto Maldonado, Peru

Established in 1991, the Tambopata Eco Lodge is one of the most well-known and trusted eco-tourism lodges near the Tambopata River. With nine rainforest lodges in the Puerto Maldonado area, the region has been given the status of being the major rainforest eco-tourism destination in South America.

Accommodating fewer than 60 people, Tambopata is one of the smallest lodges in the region and plans keep it that way because they believe smaller groups contribute to a more fulfilling visit and reduce the impact on the many species of fauna that dwell in the nearby forest.

The service at this lodge has been called one of the best because they employ more than 20 people including various guides and research specialists to make guest’s stays as educational and enjoyable as possible.

5-Star Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica

Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is nestled next to the lush Tambopata National Reserve, where the Madre de dios River gently runs through the Southern Peru rainforest area, also called the Biodiversity Capital of Peru.

For a true rain forest experience Inkaterra features a Canopy Tree House that overlooks the Peruvian South Eastern Amazon. 90-ft. above the rain forest below, the Inkaterra Canopy Tree House provides a luxurious jungle stay with the brilliant sounds of nature. Views from the tree house include the gorgeous rain forest and a wide range of wild animals. Jungle sounds can be heard all around creating a relaxing atmosphere. In the evenings, guests often take a canopy night walk around the gorgeous tree top world.

The other rooms on the property include screened porches & hammocks, tropical ceiling
fans, hot water, lanterns and very small amounts of electricity. Organic bath products and robes and slippers are provided to all guests