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Peru
Tambopata National Reserve |
In the southwestern Peruvian Amazon region, with over one million square hectares, possesses an astonishingly high biological diversity. There are 575 species of bird, 1,200 species of butterflies, 103 species of dragonflies, 135 types of arboreal ants, 103 types of mammals, over 60 kinds of amphibians, 67 types of reptiles, 5 species of turtles and tortoises, 4 species of crocodile and 22 species of small lizard. Ninety-four species of fish have also been identified. The Tambopata River watershed is considered to be one of the world's richest ecosystems in terms of biodiversity. There are intact populations of species like the giant river otter, the South American bush dog, the black caiman and the Harpy eagle in this area, all of them threatened with extinction.
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Goeldi´s Marmoset in
Tambopata National Reserve
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Another of Tambopata`s attractions is the richness of its flora, as nearly 1400 species of plants exist in the area, including exploited forest species such as cedar, tornillo, Brazil nut, and palm trees such as the pona, aguaje, huasaí and ungurahui. The reserve has been identified as amongst the richest pieces of land in the world.
Tourism in the protected area is concentrated around the Tambopata River and the lower Madre de Dios. Ever year, 7000-8000 tourists visit the area. It features a rafting circuit that runs down the Tambopata River from Putina Punco, crossing the entire national park down to Puerto Maldonado.
The ideal time to visit is between May and October; days are very hot, nights are cool, and it rains frequently.As it is the Amazon jungle, conditions can be difficult.
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Colorful Buterflies at
Tambopata National Reserve |
Activities
Eco-tourism, wildlife watching, anthropology, river exploration, angling, water skiing, river rafting, fishing or hunting (with authorization from the protected area).
Nearby Attractions
Sandoval Lake
(Esa-Eja Indians)
Bahuaja-Sonene National Park, this National Park includes part of the Tambopata-Candamo Reserved Area and the territory of the old Pampas del Heath National Sanctuary. The area offers great potential for the protection of species since there are no permanent human settlements, so there are species found here that are extinct in other areas of the Amazon, such as the "sachavaca" or tapir and the "maquisapa" or spider monkey. The park is also a refuge for birds, as it is home to 450 species, 17 of which are endemic to Peru. |
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