Bahuaja Sonene National Park

Tourism sector: High Tambopata

Adventure on Tambopata River

Considered one of the three best places for rafting in Peru, it is visited by national and foreign tourists. The tour begins in the upper part of the Tambopata River, with inflatable rafting and kayaking boats. During the trip it is possible to observe fauna in its natural state and a unique and wild landscape (without human presence). The overnight stay is on the widest and highest beaches. Likewise, a tour of the nearby primary forest is carried out.

Upon reaching the mouth of the Távara River, the motorboat change is made, and the experience is complemented by visiting shelters on the Tambopata NR, where flora and fauna observation activities, tour of tourist trails, etc. are carried out.

What to see?
Tourist attractions

• Wild flora and fauna such as: monkeys, capybaras, tapirs, birds, giant otters, jaguar, and other species.

To do?
Tourist activities

• Rafting through class I, II and III rapids.
• Sighting of flora and fauna.
• Enjoy scenic beauty

Visitor services

• Camping.
• Tours to beaches and forest.

Recommended time of visit for this route:

• 11 days.

Also find out which operators have the Aliados por la Conservación brand here

Tourism sector: High Tambopata

Discovering the Tavara River

Located on the left bank of the Tambopata River, 2 hours by Carretera Interoceánica and 4 hours by outboard motorboat from the city of Puerto Maldonado and the port of Philadelphia, respectively. The Tambopata River is traveled until reaching the Malinowski PVC, where the registration is carried out up to the confluence of the Tambopata and Távara rivers. As you continue with the trip, you can camp on the high beaches. The tour can be done only up to the end of the canyon.

What to see?
Tourist attractions

• Wild flora and fauna such as: monkeys, capybaras, tapirs, birds, giant otters, jaguar, and other species.

To do?
Tourist activities

• Camping.
• Sighting of flora and fauna.
• Enjoy scenic beauty.

Visitor services

• Camping areas.
• Kayak.
• Trekking.

Recommended time of visit for this route:

• 3 to 5 days.

Also find out which operators have the Aliados por la Conservación brand here

Tourism sector: Heath Sector

Nature on the River Heath

Located on the left bank of the Heath River, 4 hours by outboard motorboat from the city of Puerto Maldonado. Upon reaching the mouth of the river, the natural border with Bolivia, register at the River Checkpoint in the Puerto Pardo PC. As you continue with the trip, you can visit the Sonene native community, of the Ese'eja ethnic group, until you reach the San Antonio Biological Station and Checkpoint.

Lake Guacamayo is 6 km upriver and traveling a 210-meter trail. In this place we can find a family of river wolves (Pteronura brasiliensis) made up of 7 members, who are seen hunting and grooming themselves on the trunks. This lake can be traveled by catamarans or wooden boats, offered by the PNA or tour operators. We can also observe diverse fauna such as characteristic mammals and birds of the low jungle.

10 km upriver and crossing the 2 trails (entry and exit) of 1450 meters, is the Heath clay lick. It is visited by different species of birds such as large macaws, parrots, parakeets and also by mammals. You can see the clay licking of endemic and representative birds of the sector such as the red and green macaw (Ara chloroptherus), chestnut-fronted macaw (Ara severus), golden-fronted parrot (Aratinga aurea), mealy parrot (Amazona farinosa), yellow crown (Amazona ochrocephala) and mammals such as the ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) and the black machín (Cebus apella), etc.

What to see?
Tourist attractions

• Giant Otter, macaw, jaguar, taricaya, capybara, caiman, and  tapir.

To do?
Tourist activities

• Wildlife sighting.
• Enjoy scenic beauty.

Visitor services

• Camping.
• Hideout for observation of clay lick.
• Bathrooms for visitors.
• Accommodation at the San Antonio Biological Station.
• Catamaran ride.

Recommended time of visit for this route:

• 3 to 5 days.

Also find out which operators have the Aliados por la Conservación brand here

Tourism sector: Pamahuaca Sector

Adventure on the Pamahuaca River

You must first arrive to the Kotsimba native community, located at km 307 of the Carretera Interoceánica, continuing the journey through the bed of the Malinowski River until you reach the Pamahuaca River. Visitor registration is carried out at Pamahuaca PVC, and you can also spend the night there. When walking or riding ATVs through the trails, you can observe characteristic flora and fauna of the high and low jungle. During the journey you can find the Kotsimba NC hostel, who are the tour operators of the sector.

What to see?
Tourist attractions

• Macaws, birds, jaguar, caiman, tapir, capybara, harpy eagle, among others.
• Mammal and bird clay lick.

To do?
Tourist activities

• Off road activities by rivers.
• Wildlife sighting.
• Enjoy scenic beauty.
• Adventure activities (medium difficulty).

Visitor services

• Off road.
• Observation of flora and fauna.
• Landscape observation.
• Trekking.
• Accommodation in tourist hostel.
• Camping areas.
• Activities to enjoy waterfalls.

Recommended time of visit for this route:

• 3 to 4 days.

Also find out which operators have the Aliados por la Conservación brand here