Tambopata National Reserve: How to get to this impressive place?

The Amazon rainforest offers great opportunities to appreciate wildlife and experience incredible adventures. The city of Puerto Maldonado is the starting point for the explorations and the tours in Tambopata. But how do you get there?

Tambopata National Reserve is located in southeastern Peru, between the forested regions of Madre de Dios and Puno, about 68 kilometers from the jungle town of Puerto Maldonado. So, would you like to know how to get to this beautiful place? Here are some basic steps on how to get to Tambopata.

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¿How to get to Tambopata National Reserve?

The closest protected area to Puerto Maldonado is the Tambopata National
Tambopata National Reserve
which is only 30 to 45 minutes away. This city is unique for its proximity to such an incredibly diverse section of rainforest.

Visiting this reserve is one of the best decisions you will ever make. Therefore, in order to get there and to most of the tourist sites in the junglefirst you must know
how to get to Puerto Maldonado
. There are two means of transportation you can choose to get to this city.

• By air

Are you one of those people who prefer to get to your destination quickly? Then, the best option for you is to travel by air. If you want to get to the reserve from Lima or Cusco, you will first have to take a plane. In the city of Puerto Maldonado is located Padre Aldamiz International Airport, which has comfortable and convenient facilities.

In addition, it operates regular air traffic from Lima and Cuzco at least three times a day. Also, air traffic from Brazilian border cities may be seen from time to time.

Flights from Lima depart from Jorge Chavez airport. The trip lasts approximately one and a half hours, although most of them stop in Cuzco before continuing on to Puerto Maldonado. From the Velasco Astete airport in Cusco, the flight usually takes about 30 minutes.

Many people tend to think that when traveling by
traveling by plane
you will miss out on the beautiful vegetation that the jungle has to offer; however, you will enjoy spectacular views of the endless Peruvian Amazon from the top. Therefore, if you choose this alternative, you will not miss the flora and fauna of the jungle.

Once you arrive in the city of Puerto Maldonado, you can start your journey to the main luxury lodges, such as cabins or
bungalows with private pool
where you can stay and have a great time with your loved ones.

• Overland

Are you one of those people who love hiking and traveling by land? So, travel by bus! The city of Puerto Maldonado is connected through the interoceanic highway with the main cities of southern Peru, such as Cusco, Puno and Arequipa, from where it connects with the Pan-American Highway.

The direct bus trip from Lima to Puerto Maldonado usually takes approximately 30 hours. However, if you have a private mobility, you could reach this beautiful city in less hours and make stops in the best places, as well as enjoying the
typical jungle food
.

On the other hand, if your objective is to travel by bus to appreciate nature without having to spend so many hours in this means of transportation, it is advisable to travel by plane to Cusco and then take a bus to Puerto Maldonado. From that point, the trip usually takes about 10 hours.

Therefore, if you wish to enjoy breathtaking landscapes and panoramic views of the Peruvian Amazon before reaching the Tambopata National Reserve, we suggest you choose this route. You could also hire a car and drive yourself to this beautiful place.

As you can see, getting to the reserve is not complicated and you have two travel options so that you can enjoy this experience to the fullest. Remember to carry everything you need, get vaccinated against yellow fever, and follow all the
recommendations for traveling to the jungle
in a safe way.

Now you know how to get to the Tambopata National Reserve.! In this place you can perform various activities, take stunning photos of the beautiful scenery, meet various endangered animals and much more. So don’t think about it too much and start your journey through the Peruvian Amazon!

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