If you like birdwatching, Tambopata is the perfect paradise

$550.00 / from

Birds of Tambopata: A Paradise for Birdwatchers

The Tambopata National Reserve, in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, is a unique ecological environment in Peru, recognized worldwide as a natural sanctuary for birdwatching and observing exotic wildlife, as well as a sustainable tourism destination. It is one of the most remarkable places in the world for nature and bird lovers.

With more than 600 recorded species, this protected area is considered a sanctuary of ornithological biodiversity, where each sunrise awakens to a unique natural symphony.

This protected environment boasts rich natural resources and well-preserved ecosystems. It is a unique space to enjoy nature, with plants, animals, and breathtaking views. This area has abundant biodiversity and is well-preserved. It is a unique and beautiful place for sustainable tourism. One of the most remarkable natural spectacles takes place at the well-known macaw clay licks, where a large number of birds, including species such as the red-and-green macaw (Ara chloropterus), the blue-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna), and the scarlet macaw (Ara macao), gather to feed on the mineral-rich clays. This natural behavior is essential for their digestive health and constitutes a memorable visual and auditory spectacle.

Among the most emblematic species that can be observed are:

Macaws, parrots, and parakeets: Colorful, noisy, and social, they are the vibrant soul of the rainforest, contrasting with the verdant landscape.
Harpy eagle: The most powerful eagle in the Americas, difficult to spot but possible in primary forests.
Amazonian owls and barn owls: Nocturnal, sighted on guided excursions.
Toucans and aracaris: With enormous multicolored beaks, they are easy to spot by their calls and flight through the treetops.
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin): A prehistoric bird that inhabits swampy areas such as Lake Sandoval.
Kingfishers, herons, ibises, and cormorants: Common in the area's rivers and lakes.
Tanagers, honeycreepers, and hummingbirds: Tiny jewels of the foliage that add color to every corner of the forest.

Visitors have the opportunity to participate in various activities, such as guided hikes, boat trips, and visits to observation towers deep in the rainforest, where they can appreciate the different species in their natural habitat. Tambopata undoubtedly stands as a world-class destination for birdwatching, both for experienced observers and for travelers who yearn to connect with the beauty and freedom of the winged world.

Overview

Day 1: Flight to Puerto Maldonado - Cocha Caiman
Day 2: Birdwatching

	Category	Jungle
	Difficulty	1/5
	Requirements	No experience required
	Type of service	Shared and private

Itinerary

Day 1: Flight to Puerto Maldonado - Cocha Caiman

Upon arrival in Puerto Maldonado, the biodiversity capital of Peru, we will welcome you at the airport. Then, we will begin our program with a bus tour of the city. Afterwards, we will head to Puerto Capitanía, where our boat will be waiting to take us on a trip down the Bajo Madre de Dios River (Serpentine River) until we reach our lodge, which is located thirty kilometers from Puerto Maldonado.

Along the way, you will see rural properties used for agricultural and livestock activities the city. If the weather is favorable, you will see colorful plants, such as giant heliconias. You may also see animals such as ronsocos, caimans, aquatic turtles, you may also see herons, cormorants, carrion birds, and birds of prey. Upon arrival at our lodge, you will be welcomed with delicious Amazonian tropical fruit nectar. You will then be escorted to your comfortable room (bungalow), which has been reserved for you. Once you are settled in, a hearty lunch will be waiting for you in our cozy, rustic dining room.

Cocha Caimán

In the afternoon, our expert guide will lead you along a well-marked interpretive trail to Cocha Caimán, a small lagoon where you will have the opportunity to observe black-and-white caimans. These efficient predators are at the top of the food chain and feed on the lagoon's abundant aquatic fauna, including various species of fish. At the end of the day, you will witness the spectacular Amazon sunset, an experience full of breathtaking colors and intensity.

When you return to the lodge, a delicious dinner will be waiting for you. You will then have free time to enjoy our bar, which has an excellent selection of board games and all the drinks you could want. The nocturnal fauna will lull you to sleep with the melody of countless songs and voices from a variety of birds.

Día 2: Birdwatching

We will begin the program according to the passenger's instructions. Machupicchu Altitude offers you exclusive areas for bird watching such as Monkey Island, Lake Apuvictor, Cocha Perdida, Trail 7, Trail 5, and Camungo Swamp.

If you are passionate about the art of recognizing different bird species by their plumage or song, you can start your local list or continue your lifelist in the spectacular landscapes that our Amazonian floodplain forests offer you, delve into them and enjoy the most exciting walks in a natural and wild environment.

The best time for migratory bird watching in our region is during the months April to June and October to December, when the largest number of species can be observed.

Peru is the second country with the largest number of bird species in the world and the first in endemic species. The diversity of bird species represents 20% of the world's total and more than 62% of the bird species of the southern hemisphere. In addition, the country holds the world record for the highest number of bird sightings in a single day without the aid of motorized vehicles, with 331 in the Department of Madre de Dios.

The official list of birds in Peru has now been expanded to more than 1,800 species, with more than 400 species of birds in Peru having more than one subspecies in the country, adding 1,003 subspecies to the 1,800, for a total of more than 2,803 taxa.

Peru has the highest number of “range-restricted species” (species confined to a range ofless than 50,000 square kilometers, according to Birdlife International) in the Neotropics, and is second in the world.

In Tambopata Peru, there are more than 1,200 species of butterflies, 200 species of mammals, 900 species of frogs, and 1,300 species of birds.

Peru has more macaw collpas than any other country, with the largest mixed flock in the Amazon in southeastern Peru gathering up to 103 species, with more than 70 species present at one time, making these the most complex multi-species collections of any group of organisms in the world. These mega-flocks, consisting of an understory flock, a canopy flock, and a fruiting tree flock, take a long time to assemble each morning.

The different species of parrots take turns visiting a collpa, however up to 10 species of parrots can be seen simultaneously, thus grouping the largest number ofmacaws in a single collpa. Also noteworthy is the presence of the cock of the rock or tunqi (Rupicola peruviana), considered the national bird of Peru.

Of all the sites included in the Tambopata Project study, our Ecoamazonia Lodge Reserve is considered the place where the greatest number of bird species can be observed birds, with 378 different species recorded, making our Ecoamazonia Lodge Reserve the place with the largest number of bird species recorded.

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Prices / Rates

Prices per person USD 550

Additional Services

ADDITIONAL DAY WITHOUT $150.00 USD
ADDITIONAL DAY + $1206.00 USD
BOAT TRANSFER OUTSIDE OF SCHEDULED TIMES* $188.00 USD
EXTRA EXCURSION* $88.00 USD

What you need to bring

Original passport or ID card
Travel insurance
Hiking boots
Waterproof jacket/rain poncho/light clothing (depending on the season)
Windbreaker (depending on weather conditions)
Sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
Water and snacks
Personal medication
Insect repellent

Tambopata: Between Parrots & Macaws map

Included & Excluded

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