Explorers Inn Lodge

Explorers’ Inn Ecolodge consists of a complex of seven detached palm-thatched bungalows sited around a central building which houses the reception, bar and dining room. Each of the twin bed rooms has an en suite bathroom and is fully screened against insects. The design, though modern and comfortable, retains a typical jungle style. In keeping with the natural setting and atmosphere, all lighting is provided by candle light, with the exception of the dining area which is equipped with solar powered electric illumination. An excellent network of well-marked trails, totaling 37 km., depart from the lodge in several directions linking it with the local natural attractions including several ox-bow lakes teaming with bird and animal life. More than 600 species of birds and  1,230 species of butterflies have been found in it.

Practicing biologists and environmentalists of all nationalities, termed Resident Naturalists, form part of the Explorers’ Inn staff and nicely complement our contingent of local guides. Independent researchers are also frequently hard at work in the surrounding forests and waterways undertaking environmental monitoring projects or discovering new species. The knowledge and skills of these people is openly shared with all guests. The lodge also maintains a small reference library to enable guests to learn more about what they see and hear. There is also a small flower garden and medicinal plant garden on the lodge’s grounds. A solar powered VHF radio system links the lodge with its headquarters in Lima and Puerto Maldonado.

In a magic and natural setting, the Lodge provides its guests with a superb opportunity to learn about the Amazon rainforest and the importance of maintaining the biodiversityin the area. Its informal and warm atmosphere is ideal for explorers, nature lovers and birdwatchers, photographers, researchers, students and adventurers, or just people who enjoy the sights and sounds of mother nature at her best and who want to escape the modern world for a few days or more. The lush rainforest that envelops the lodge is not only the richest, most diverse biological community of plants and animals known on Earth, but is also testimony to a unique experiment in cooperation where research, tourism and rainforest conservation are being combined to the mutual benefit of all involved and for tomorrow’s generations.

Explorers’ Inn Ecolodge is also the gateway to the “Colpa de Guacamayos”, a huge Macaw & parrots Clay Lick located further up the Tambopata River. This clay-lick has been featured in National Geographic articles (Jan. 1,994) and on numerous occasions on wildlife documentaries produced by the BBC and Discovery Channel.