Posada Amazonas
Posada Amazonas
The lodge is conveniently located just two hours from the Puerto Maldonado airport within the private reserve of the Native Community of Infierno.
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Posada Amazonas lodge connects you to the natural and cultural wonders of the Tambopata jungle.
When researching for a hotel in Puerto Maldonado, have in mind that Posada Amazonas lodge is conveniently located just two hours from the Puerto Maldonado airport inside the private communal reserve of the Ese Eja Native Community of Infierno , because of that offers ample opportunities to observe wildlife, from Howler Monkeys to Parrots to rare Giant Otters, and to discover the ancient indigenous heritage of the Amazon’s Ese Eja Tribe because is located inside their private reserve.
Why You’ll Love Posada Amazonas
- Canopy Tower – Our 42-meter-high observation tower offers spectacular views of the vast expanses of standing forest. You will have good chances of spotting Toucans, Parrots, Macaws.
- Ñape Ethnobotanical Center – Ñape Center is a traditional community clinic, where the shaman or his assistant will take you on a unique tour to explain the uses of various medicinal plants.
- Visit To The Lake – We will row around Lake Tres Chimbadas in a catamaran, in search of the family of Giant River Otters, the largest otters in the world, as well as other species such as the hoatzin and the caiman.
- Visit to the Chacra – visit a working Amazonian fruit chacra to learn about agriculture and local life. You will be able to taste exotic tropical fruits, including cocoa and little-known relatives of the tomato.
- Rooms designed to maximize your experience – the rooms open to the surrounding jungle, allowing you to enjoy this diverse ecosystem, even during downtime, with wild animals, including monkeys, often visible from your own room.
- Community Owned – Posada Amazonas is owned by the Ese-Eja Native Community of Infierno and managed in partnership with Rainforest Expeditions, Posada Amazonas is located within the Ese-Eja communal reserve, next to the Tambopata National Reserve.
- Ese Eja Day – one of the highlights of staying at Posada Amazonas is the opportunity to experience a day with the Ese Eja Native Community. An opportunity to meet the true guardians of the Jungle. The Ese Eja Day is a half-day experience that includes fishing, a visit to the Cultural House and a delicious lunch.
- Guilt-free (and carbon) travel – You are neutralizing your carbon footprint through local conservation actions when you stay with us!
Some activities at Posada Amazonas require prior reservation and an additional fee
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Itinerary
DAY 1: WELCOME TO THE AMAZON!
- Arriving in Puerto Maldonado, capital of Madre de Dios, join the transfer of 1 hour by bus and one hour by boat to the lodge. Your first taste of our Amazonian cuisine will be during the boat trip, as you leave the city behind and enjoy the incredible landscapes during the tour.
- What to expect in Posada Amazonas – Strategically built in the heart of the private reserve of the Native Community of Infierno, as guardians of the forest, is this beautiful Posada Amazonas lodge, which has all the amenities such as a bar, massage room and dining service, to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
- What is included in the Accommodation? – A 45 m2 room, with mosquito nets over the beds, private bathroom and an open window to the forest, which maximizes contact with nature.
- What is included during your stay? – Three daily meals, teas, coffee, guided activities and excursions, welcome refreshment upon arrival at the lodge, transfers to and from the airport. Guides are assigned in a ratio of 10:1
- A half-hour walk from the lodge takes us to the 42-meter-high observation tower, a staircase with railings will provide us with safe access to the top of the tower, from which we can contemplate the impressive forest of the Tambopata National Reserve. From the top it is also possible to observe different species of birds such as toucans, macaws, birds of prey among other species.
DAY 2: POSADA AMAZONAS
- In the Amazon we take advantage of the first lights of the day, which is when there is more wildlife activity, even if you are on vacation, our guides will encourage you to get up very early to start the adventure!
- The Tres Chimbadas lake thirty minutes by boat and forty-five minutes walk from Posada Amazonas, is an expedition that you should not miss! We will sail in a catamaran in search of wildlife such as the hoatzin or Shansho who is said to be a pre-historic bird! Caimans, the kingfisher among other species, if we are lucky we can observe a family of giant river wolves that inhabits its waters (seen by 60% of visitors to the lake).
- The Ñape Center Communal organization that makes natural medicine with plants from the forest, have a small medical center where they administer them to local residents. You can walk the trails where the different plants and their healing properties are shown and explained.
- You will have the opportunity to take a night walk in the middle of the forest, it is incredible the amount of different sounds that can be heard in nature at this time of day. Many mammals are active at this time, but are rarely seen. Much easier to find are the tiny frogs.
DAY 3: JOURNEY BACK TO THE CITY
- Our expedition has come to an end. It’s time to say goodbye! We will return to the airport for your domestic flight.
- Thank you for your visit. This contributes directly to the effort made by the Native Community of Infierno to sustainably protect their lands in Tambopata.
Pricing
| Room Category | 3Days/2Nights |
| Superior Single | $ 758 |
| Superior Double | $ 1,094 |
| Comfort Single | $ 796 |
| Comfort Double | $ 1,206 |
| Amazon Suite Single | $ 986 |
| Amazon Suite Double | $ 1, 398 |
Single: 1 person– Double: 2 people
Children: 20% discount for children under 12 years old sharing triple or quadruple accommodation with parents. Not valid for single or double rooms.
The Trip
Posada Amazonas requires at least two hours of travel. The first step for the trip to Tambopata includes a plane flight from Lima or Cusco to the city of Puerto Maldonado, where you will be greeted by our guides. Then, you will take an hour bus ride, followed by one more hour of boat trip to reach our oasis in the middle of the Amazon.
The Trip By Plane
The first step includes a flight from Lima or Cusco. Flights from Lima depart from Jorge Chávez International Airport. The trip takes 1 hour and 30 minutes. Almost all flights stop in Cusco. The flight from Cusco departs from Velasco Astete Airport, this flight can take 30 minutes.
The Trip By River
In the Native Community of Infierno, where our pier is located, we will take outboard motor boats, which will take us upstream to Posada Amazonas. The trip can take between 40 minutes and an hour. This could include sightings of wildlife such as macaws, herons, caimans and capybaras.
Once You Arrive At The Lodge
Access to the lodge includes climbing a ladder of approximately 70 to 90 steps. The number of steps depends on the season, whether dry or rainy, and the fluctuation of the river. These stairs could be considered of a medium level of effort. Normally access from the pier to the lodge can take about 15 minutes of walking.
Fixed departures from the airport (Puerto Maldonado to Lodge)
Two daily departures at 1:00pm and 1:30pm
Fixed departures from the lodge (Lodge to Puerto Maldonado)
Two daily departures at 7am and 8am
*Do not take Latam 2081 or Latam 2077 as those flights do not coincide with our fixed departure to the lodges. We do not recommend arriving or leaving the city of Puerto Maldonado by bus, as the road is unsafe*.
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