Tambopata Research Center

Great one in a lifetime experience. Saw a lot of wildlife including a jaguar. Saw moneys right outside our room. We had room 24 on the end-it's a long hike to lodge but in terms of tranquility and seeing wildlife from your room it was great! Food ok. We were there 3 nights and it's very similar each night. Great evening lectures. We were all very careful using only purified water but all 6 adults in our family got severe painful travelers diarrhea and 3 needed to start antibiotics! So come prepared! No matter how careful the lodge thinks they are with food prep there's always a risk!|All in all fabulous experience! |They need to improve the way you charge drinks to your room. Someone put their beers on our room (we don't drink beer)-they just ask for a room number with NO verification so there were some dishonest guests when we stayed. We refused to pay this tab and they did not give us a hard time but you should write down name so bartender can check in computer and verify or have guests show their room key perhaps?.

TRC certainly offers a very special and totally immersive Amazon jungle experience well worth the price. The lodge is very authentic and I really enjoyed the "no glass windows, let the forest enter the room" experience: I had a lovely tree-frog visitor on my bathroom door early one morning and bats coming and going at dusk, and of course the unforgettable soundscape. The staff were wonderful, particularly the manager Mary, and our guides, especially Timo, were super knowledgeable, friendly and very tech savvy (I am very grateful to Timo for his efforts at taking videos and pictures on our phones through the binocular lens with ultra fine precision!). The food was delicious, although on the last day lunch and dinner menu choices were less diverse (I stayed 3 nights). I thoroughly enjoyed the guided group tours, and you could join different groups depending on what you'd prefer to see on that day (we saw a lot of wildlife, but one has to remember that binoculars are essential - wild animals are exactly that - wild, they don't come close and are not at the beck and call for instagram pictures).That said, I did find not being able to take to any trail on my own without being cautioned about getting lost a bit restrictive. On my last day, while on a guided walk, we passed a beautiful spot near the river with a bench and a small football pitch (!) and I would have liked to have arrived there on my own, sat down for more than 5mins and observed the opposite bank for like an hour on my own - perhaps the jaguar would have come out or the capybaras! Giving visitors a small map with some of the trails marked would create a sense of personal adventure. having just done the 4 day Inca trail I also wanted to try the deep tissue massage to ease my overworked calf muscles, but this was a bit of a disappointment - way too light a touch, even after I asked the masseuse to go a bit stronger. I didn't feel much improvement after, just a fleeting spa treatment feeling. I booked my trip with Rainforest Expeditions and Monica was very helpful throughout advising me and explaining everything. Also a huge thanks to the smooth transfers from the Puerto Maldonado bus terminal to the Rainforest Expeditions HQ complex where I could get refreshed, and the lovely staff who called me a taxi to the centre of town and back so I could get a light breakfast before the bus & boat ride upriver. And on the last morning back to the airport. all in all a superb jungle experience.

The attention to detail by the staff really stood out. The food was excellent. The cleaning staff was tidy and great. Above all, our tour guide Juan Carlos Yatto was superb. I visited to do birdwatching and he helped us spot nearly 100 different species. I would highly recommend that any birdwatchers book Juan Carlos as their guide. I need to edit my photos still but attached are a few from my phone.

4 days, three nights at TRC exceeded our expectations. We had good weather and although the Macaws weren't active on the clay licks, we saw plenty and our guide (very lucky to have Juan Carlos for our group) got great wildlife images on our phones with his scope. Food was excellent and the pace of activities was very good. Comfort Room was good upgrade for the two of us - nice long walk on the jungle walkway with the birds and a spider monkey crashing overhead! Thanks to Monica Montes for arranging.

Awesome choice to go with Rainforest expedition. We did Research Center and were happy we did. Great to be inside the preserve and deep down river. Communication before during and after was excellent. Food was very good. Lodge was clean staff friendly and guides very helpful. Activities allowed you to interact and experience nature. I would highly recommend.

A Truly Unique and Wonderful Experience at Refugio Amazonas||We had a wonderful stay at Refugio Amazonas — it was such a unique and memorable experience, truly allowing us to connect with nature. Seeing the macaws and other beautiful birds flying freely in their natural habitat was absolutely breathtaking.||The boat ride to the resort was a delightful experience in itself, offering stunning views of the rainforest and river. Once we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the friendly and hospitable staff who made us feel right at home throughout our stay.||The food at the resort was amazingly fresh and delicious — every meal was thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. Our accommodation was equally special; we slept in a room with an open wall and no windows, surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest. The bed was draped with a mosquito net, adding both comfort and charm to the experience. We even had lovely butterflies visiting our room — such a magical touch!||Overall, our stay at Refugio Amazonas was peaceful, refreshing, and unforgettable. We left with hearts full of gratitude and memories we’ll cherish forever.

My girlfriend and I had an amazing 4 days and 3 nights at the Tambopata Research Center. The staff was incredible! They were always there to check in and make sure we were having a great time. They were like our personal guides, always ready to help us out. But the real star of the show was our tour guide, Jhonathan. If you’re planning a trip to the Amazon, I highly recommend opting in for the private guide when booking. Jhonathan worked our schedule around our interests and made sure we hit all the key things we wanted to see. He was so caring and attentive that we felt like we were hiking and having an adventure with a friend. If you’re looking for a truly unforgettable experience in the Amazon, Tambopata Research Center is the place to be.

We looked at other lodges and ended up with Rainforest based on reviews. We chose the research center because we wanted to immerse ourselves in the forest and since this is the only one in the preserve snd deepest down river we went with. Could not have been happier. Our communication with Monica prior to booking and then prior to trip was excellent. They took care of every detail. It was all seamless. Place is clean organized friendly and food was very good. The activities were great snd exposed us to nature snd all it has to offer. I would highly recommend Rainforest Expedition to anyone and would suggest Research Center|Guide was very good in helping identify and find wildlife.