Madre de Dios Region Travel Guide

Peru

Paddling in the Peruvian Amazon #parks
Paddling in the Peruvian Amazon #parks
Sunrise at the Tambopata Research Center in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest. Cannot wait to be back there! #tambopata #peru #rainforest #travel #sunrise #rivers #river #welovetoexplore
Blue & Yellow Macaws in the Peruvian rainforest near the Tambopata Research Center. It blows my mind how many parrots we saw, and the variety of species. #mateforlife #macaws #rainforest #peru #tambopata #nature #parrots #birds #welovetoexplore
See those tiny little 'bumps' on this submerged log? It's a colony of adorable little Proboscis bats (Rhynchonycteris naso) that we found while canoeing on a remote oxbow lake in the rainforest of Peru! They sway like leaves in the wind to confuse predators, and were amazing little creatures to interact with! Proboscis bats live in groups. The colonies are usually between five and ten individuals, and very rarely exceed forty. The bats are nocturnal, sleeping during the day in an unusual formation: they lay one after another on a branch or wooden beam, nose to tail, in a straight row. A colony of proboscis bats usually has a regular feeding area, typically a small patch of water. Here the bats catch insects using echolocation. They have no specific breeding season, forming stable year-round harems. One young is born. Both sexes disperse after weaning at around 2–4 months. This is a small bat, around 6 centimetres (2.4 inches) long and 4 grams (0.0088 pounds) in weight. The species is characterized by its long, fleshy, and pointed nose. Its fur is soft and dense and is brownish-grey in color, with two white stripes down the back. Whether these stripes serve a purpose, such as camouflage or attraction of mates, is unknown. This bat also has gray tufts of fur on the forearms. No matter what time of day these features may make the bat difficult to see. #bata #tambopata #peru #rainforest #welovetoexplore

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Drone panorama of tambopata national park showing river flowing through rainforest
Tambopata
Known for Jungles, Rainforests and Adventure
Tambopata is calling! Discover its jungle, adventures, dining and more.

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  • Lac Sachavacayoc
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Beautiful hibiscus flowers on the grounds of this Amazon Eco lodge.
Las Piedras
Check out the local area in Las Piedras as you venture to sights like Island of Monkeys.
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There were more species of butterflies in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest at the Tambopata Research Center than we've ever seen anywhere. #butterflies #amazon #tambopata #nature #rainforest #peru #welovetoexplore
Inambari
Venture to sights like Reserva Nacional Tambopata and Jungle Tower as you discover Inambari.
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The best way to get around lakes in Peru
Manu
Known for Natural parks
Escape to Manu! Enjoy its parks.
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Laberinto
Laberinto
Enjoy access to sights and activities in the surrounding area during your stay in Laberinto.
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View of the Andes driving from Cusco to the Urubamba Valley. Wish I had an exact location.
Madre de Dios
Plan your trip to Madre de Dios and take advantage of the sights and activities in the area.
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