Peru Amazon Tours In Tambo Blanquillo And Regions To Experience Around It

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When staying at Tambo Blanquillo in Peru tourists have a number of destinations to visit close by. The residence is at the northern bank of the Madre Dios River. It takes 2 days to get there from the village of Cusco, which is the primary village center of Peru. It's inside a rain forest and close to the Andes. The trip between the lodge and Cusco is a wonderful tour in itself.

On the way to the lodge from Cusco there is a cloud forest, various rainforest habitats and a small town. Perhaps the most spectacular of these is the cloud forest. It earned its name because it has clouds that hang right at the forest canopy. It's extremely humid and misty and visitors will feel as if they've entered a fairy tale.

Seeing the rain forest from the lodge is a fantastic way to visit the surrounds without needing to experience the extreme conditions hikers do. The lodge is within a private reserve that's home to giant otters. One can see them during a catamaran trip. A rare few will be lucky enough to spot a jaguar and there are various brightly hued snakes to see at night.

The macaws are the most famous species in the ...
... area. They are said to have the intellect of a toddler. They gather in the shebona forest to gather clay from the rocks. Nobody's sure about their reason for doing this but most believe that the clay neutralizes the toxins they consume through seeds and nuts. They can be watched from observation blinds in the area.

To reach the macaw clay lick, visitors need to take a half hour walk through the forest. The area floods seasonally, so those determined to view the birds will need to take care about the seasons they visit in. Expect to see hundreds of parrots, both at the clay lick and in the surrounding trees.

Those who aren't scared of reptiles will be delighted with the large number of species in different habitats inside the reserve. Coral snakes may be seen. These are highly venomous and can be deadly to humans. The insect life is also beautiful and varied. The butterflies are the most beloved of these and most are brightly colored.

The reserve has many different habitats inside it, and the trails need to be reached by boat. To see the many varying creatures in each habitat, tourists will have to hike a number of different trails. The boating will add an additional element of adventure to the trip.

Perhaps the primary reason people visit this particular area is for its spectacle birding. There are many species of parrot, Hoatzins, pale eyed black birds and various other types of birds. Many are best viewed outside the rain forest at the north bank of the river.

There are dormitories with 26 beds and a dining room at the lodge. Bamboo screens separate the beds to allow for privacy. There is a fixed menu with a morning continental breakfast served daily. The lodge is highly concerned about conservation so those visiting can do so with clear consciences. They will be participating in an eco-tour unlike many provided by other operators in the Amazon.

A trek or tour starting from Tambo Blanquillo is sure to be an interesting and exciting adventure. For more information about the schedules and itinerary, visit the site at http://www.tamboblanquillo.com/ now.