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INKATERRA www.inkaterra.com, Peru’s leading eco and adventure travel company, invites guests on a remarkable trip to learn about the marvels of the Peruvian rainforest from the moment they step off the plane when staying at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica. This jungle lodge, situated on the shores of the Madre de Dios River in Peru’s southern Amazon rainforest basin, has recently enhanced their facilities and services affording guests an exceptional experience, permitting them to come into even closer contact with the natural splendours of the rainforest.

Check in at the Butterfly House
Peru is home to over 3,700 species of butterflies, boasting the greatest number of worldwide. The Butterfly House provides a relaxing and pleasant check-in/out service for guests travelling between the nearby town Puerto Maldonado and downstream to the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge. However, it is primarily both a butterfly garden and information centre offering guests an interactive experience with these fascinating colourful creatures. Here guests can learn all about these creatures, watch larvae being grown in the laboratory and observe the butterflies in their natural habitat whilst sipping a drink in the centre’s large garden.

Anaconda Walk
A 200 metre long wooden bridge has been built over the wetlands, known as Aguajales, close to the lodge to allow guests to journey through the marshlands to experience firsthand the biodiversity and wildlife in this fascinating ecosystem. The bridge consists of four sections and three platforms offering guests the opportunity to see a wide variety of flora and fauna species found in this area, such as the low foliage heliconia plants, renaco trees, two-toned Elachistochleis toads and Gonatodes lizards. For more information click here (opens as a pdf file).

 

Tambopata Suites
The ultimate rainforest retreat, with private plunge pool and terrace plus a hidden outdoor shower, where the mystique of the jungle can be embraced in elegant seclusion. A tall roof of fishtail palm tops four integrated rooms in these comfortable local Ese’ Eja-style wooden cabañas. The spacious bedroom has one king or two twin beds and the open plan bathroom comprises a complete set of homemade ecologically friendly toiletries. For guests looking for a long siesta, there is a screened lounge furnished with two hammocks as well as two comfortable chairs. Each suite is also equipped with umbrellas, flashlights, kerosene lamps and a central ceiling ventilator.

 

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