Tambopata Research Center

Tambopata National Reserve, Peruvian Amazon

Positioned beside the largest known macaw clay lick in the world, a defining wildlife spectacle of the Peruvian Amazon.

Overview

Tambopata Research Center sits deep within the Tambopata National Reserve, positioned beside the largest known macaw clay lick in the world, a defining wildlife spectacle of the Peruvian Amazon.

Rooms & Table

The Rooms

Simple, comfortable rooms set within the research station’s grounds, reflecting its origins as a scientific field site.

Food & Service

Hearty, well-prepared meals served communally at the lodge.

Activities

Dawn visits to the macaw clay lick, guided rainforest walks, and access to ongoing macaw research conducted on site.

Wildlife & Photography

The clay lick draws hundreds of macaws and parrots daily, alongside giant otter, tapir and jaguar within the surrounding reserve.

A Photographer's Note

The dawn macaw clay lick spectacle, with dozens of species gathering simultaneously, is one of the most photographed wildlife events in the Amazon.

Conservation & Impact

The centre anchors one of the longest-running macaw research projects in the world, directly informing conservation policy across the region.

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