subject: Places To Visit On Peru Amazon Tours When Staying At Tambo Blanquillo [print this page] 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.
Staying at a lodge whilst visiting the rain forest allows tourists to negate the Amazon's extreme conditions whilst still enjoying its abundant life. There is a private reserve surrounding the lodge and giant otters reside within it. It's best to see them on a catamaran trip. A few lucky viewers will spot a jaguar and many gorgeous snakes can be seen on night hikes.
The Macaws steal the show from all other species in the area. This clever species congregates inside the shebona forest to consume clay from rocks. Scientists aren't entirely sure of their reasons for this but believe the minerals neutralize toxins they digest from nuts and seeds. Observation blinds allow tourists to watch the parrots for hours without disrupting them.
There is a half hour forest walk from the lodge to the clay lick. There is annual flooding so those desperate to see the macaws will need to confine their visits to certain seasons. Hundreds of macaws will be seen in a single area, and they gather in the trees as well as at the rock.
Those unafraid of reptiles will enjoy the wide range of species that live in the various habitats within the reserve. There are coral snakes, which are venomous and deadly to people. Even the insect life near the clay lick is highly varied and beautiful. The most beloved of these are the butterflies. There are many brightly colored species.
Hikers are gifted with many habitats within the reserve, and trails are separated by water. To experience a varied range of habitats and wildlife, it's necessary to walk a number of trails. These are all accessible by boat, making the trip all the more adventurous.
The most famed pastime in the reserve is spectacle birding and there are far more species than simply macaws. Hoatzins, pale eyed black birds and many other feathered species dwell there. These will be seen at the end of the rain forest on the north bank.
There are dormitories with 26 beds and a dining area at the lodge. Each bed is screened by bamboo to achieve privacy. There are set menus with morning continental breakfasts. One of the lodge's primary concerns is conservation so those visiting Tambo Blanquillo will be participating in an eco-tour. This allows them to visit the rain forest guilt free, as they don't negatively impact the ecology or tribes as some Amazon operators tend to do.
