Enjoy a wonderful stay in a part of our Peruvian jungle. Eco Lodge is not only a place to rest, but also to learn, since we have several guides specialized in the flora and fauna found in this wonderful part of the Puerto Maldonado jungle. You can travel to Puerto Maldonado, from Lima or from Cusco. The most advisable thing to save time is to go by flight, since the buses take too long.
Arrival at Puerto Maldonado airport. Then, we will start our program with a bus tour of the city.
Then, we will go to Puerto Capitanía, to embark on a motorized boat, and we will navigate throughhe Lower Madre de Dios River. During the trip, we will enter a fascinating natural environment, with luck we will observe Ronsocos, Turtles, Herons, Alligators and other species of animals.
At our lodge, you will be greeted with delicious Amazonian tropical fruit nectar, and taken to your comfortable room (bungalow). A succulent lunch will await you in our cozy dining room with a rustic design.
COCHA CAIMAN
After lunch, you will be led by our specialized guide through a conveniently signposted interpretive trail towards Cocha Caimán, a small lagoon with an abundant presence of specimens of black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) and white caiman (Caiman crocodilus).
At the end of the afternoon, backal hostel and from the shorefrom the river You will witness the spectacular sunset in the Amazon, an experience full of colors in welcoming ranges and intensities.
In the evening, a delicious dinner will await you, and you will have free time to share unforgettable moments in our bar, equipped with an excellent board games room and stocked with all the drinks you can imagine.
A succulent breakfast will provide you with the necessary energy for a morning full of new experiences.
LOST CAR
After breakfast, we will begin an adventure through the virgin jungle, accompanied by our guide, we will take a walk towards the deep forest: we will travel along well-preserved prepared trails of our interpretive circuit. On the way, we will cross temporary water courses called caños, through bridges in very good condition and we will witness the widest range of species of flora and fauna in the wild. We will discover a wide variety of ornamental plants of incomparable beauty.
On the way to the Cocha Perdida,we identify fruit, forest and medicinal trees that support animal populations in the Amazon forests.
With luck, we will be able to spot larger mammals such as the jaguar or otorongo, the sachavaca and the huangana; rodents such as the giant otter, the ronsoco, the majaz and the armadillo; primates such as the howler monkey and the puffin; reptiles such as the iguana and the jergón; amphibians such as the toad and birds such as the wild guan, the partridge, the golden parakeet and the red, blue and yellow macaw.
The rivers leave wetland systems in their wake, lakes, lakes and meanders, such as the spectacular Cocha Perdida.
Wetlands play a very important ecological role, as they represent a substantial biological focus with endemic species. They are a refuge for mammals. These aguajales make up seventy percent of the area that Eco Amazonía Lodge protects and restores.
The presence of aguaje is very important for the Amazonian ethnic groups. It is a plant of mystery. Aguaje is the mother of the forest or tree of life.
The aguajal houses jealous guardians such as the feline jaguar considered the son of the aguajal, the anaconda, the largest snake in the world, the owl that sees everything from its dwelling at the top of its canopy to provide relief to all evils, and the alligator. black guardian who punishes anyone who dares to knock down the feminine waters.
Once at the Cocha Perdida, we will ascend to a huge observation platform. From this viewpoint, you will be able to appreciate the enormous surface area that covers this magical place where you can see two types of aguajales: dense and mixed.
Then we will take a pleasant walk around the Cocha Perdida and if luck is with you, you will be able to see the “giant otter.”Pteronura Brasiliensis, the largest of its kind and one of the most impressive animals in the Amazon.
We will return to the hostel to enjoy adelicious lunch.
MONKEY ISLAND
In the afternoon, accompanied by our guide, we will visit Monkey Island, located a few minutes from the lodge in the heart of the Madre de Dios River. This island displays an enormous variety of exuberant flora and is home to numerous specimens of primates, such as the macaw, the capuchin, and the puffin and lion. In addition to other species of small mammals such as the coati (Nasua), the squirrel and a huge variety of colorful birds.
Finallywe complete our visitto the island, enjoying the sunset, with the most impressive sunset in the jungle.
Back at the hostel, you can enjoy an exquisite farewell dinner.
After a restful night’s rest, our breakfast awaits you in our dining room before returning to Puerto Maldonado, in time for you to take your flight back to Lima or any other destination.
Puerto Maldonado has a humid tropical climate throughout the year, with warm temperatures and high humidity. The best time to visit is during the dry season, which runs from April to November, when there is less rain and the weather is cooler.
It is recommended to wear light, breathable clothing, such as short-sleeved t-shirts and shorts or light pants. It is also important to bring insect repellent, sunscreen, a hat or cap, comfortable walking shoes, and a light or waterproof jacket in case it rains.
In Puerto Maldonado, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, such as excursions through the Amazon rainforest, boat rides on rivers and lagoons, bird and wildlife watching, visits to local indigenous communities, and hikes along nature trails.
In the Amazon rainforest of Puerto Maldonado, travelers can spot a wide variety of wildlife, including monkeys, parrots, alligators, turtles, otters, jaguars, tapirs, among others.
Some of the most popular attractions in Puerto Maldonado include Lake Sandoval, the Tambopata National Reserve, Monkey Island, and the local indigenous communities where you can learn about their culture and traditions.
We are Inca Perú Travel certified tour operator, we offer tours to different destinations in Peru, as well as cultural experiences, adventure tours, gastronomic tourism and our most recent experiential and community tourism tours.
