{"id":10186,"date":"2022-10-20T14:27:09","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T14:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/blog\/tambopata-national-reserve-how-to-get-to-this-impressive-place\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T23:10:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T23:10:52","slug":"tambopata-national-reserve-how-to-get-to-this-impressive-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/en\/blog\/tambopata-national-reserve-how-to-get-to-this-impressive-place\/","title":{"rendered":"Tambopata National Reserve: How to get to this impressive place?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/en\/tours\/\">tours in Tambopata<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But how do you get there? <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 <\/span><strong>how to get to Tambopata<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">[sotupa_en_banner]<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>\u00bf<\/b><strong>How to get to Tambopata National Reserve<\/strong><b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The closest protected area to Puerto Maldonado is the Tambopata National <\/span><strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/blog\/porque-visitar-reserva-nacional-tambopata\/\">Tambopata National Reserve<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which is only 30 to 45 minutes away. This city is unique for its proximity to such an incredibly diverse section of rainforest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting this reserve is one of the best decisions you will ever make. Therefore, in order to get there and to most of the <\/span><strong>tourist sites in the jungle<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first you must know <\/span><strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/blog\/como-llegar-puerto-maldonado\/\">how to get to Puerto Maldonado<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are two means of transportation you can choose to get to this city. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By air<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8992 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/viaje-avion.jpg\" alt=\"air travel\" width=\"1000\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/viaje-avion.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/viaje-avion-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/viaje-avion-768x362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/viaje-avion-85x40.jpg 85w, https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/viaje-avion-169x80.jpg 169w, https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/viaje-avion-394x186.jpg 394w, https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/viaje-avion-915x432.jpg 915w, https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/viaje-avion-600x283.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 <\/span><strong>city of Puerto Maldonado<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is located Padre Aldamiz International Airport, which has comfortable and convenient facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people tend to think that when traveling by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/blog\/consejos-viajar-avion\/\"><br \/>\n<b>traveling by plane<\/b><br \/>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you arrive in the city of Puerto Maldonado, you can start your journey to the main luxury lodges, such as cabins or <\/span><strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/en\/bedrooms\/bungalows\/\">bungalows with private pool<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">where you can stay and have a great time with your loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overland<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8994 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/viaje-terrestre-autobus.jpg\" alt=\"overland bus travel\" width=\"1000\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/viaje-terrestre-autobus.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/viaje-terrestre-autobus-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/viaje-terrestre-autobus-768x362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/viaje-terrestre-autobus-85x40.jpg 85w, https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/viaje-terrestre-autobus-169x80.jpg 169w, https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/viaje-terrestre-autobus-394x186.jpg 394w, https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/viaje-terrestre-autobus-915x432.jpg 915w, https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/viaje-terrestre-autobus-600x283.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 <\/span><strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/blog\/platos-tipicos-puerto-maldonado\/\">typical jungle food<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 <\/span><strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/blog\/recomendaciones-viajar-selva\/\">recommendations for traveling to the jungle<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a safe way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you know <\/span><strong>how to get to the Tambopata National Reserve.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! In this place you can perform various activities, take stunning photos of the beautiful scenery, meet various endangered animals and much more. So don&#8217;t think about it too much and start your journey through the Peruvian Amazon!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/en\/\">Sotupa Eco Lodge<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can find the <\/span><strong>best tour packages<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all-inclusive, restaurant, spa, bar, common areas and much more. For more information, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/en\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact us through our website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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? 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