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Lake Sandoval

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Lake Sandoval is one of the most famous natural attractions near Puerto Maldonado. This calm oxbow lake lies within the Tambopata National Reserve and is surrounded by dense rainforest, making it an excellent place to observe Amazon wildlife in a peaceful setting

What to See & Do

  • 🛶 Glide 🦦 silently past families of rare giant river otters. 🛶
  • 🐒 Observe 🌿 several species of monkeys playing in the 🌿 trees. 🐒
  • 📸 Capture 🎞️ mirror-like reflections of the towering jungle 📸 canopy. 📸
  • 🦜 Identify 🔭 exotic tropical birds nesting along the marshy 🔭 edges. 🦜
  • 🐊 Spot 🌑 black caimans resting near the palm-lined 🌑 shores. 🐊

How to Get There

  • 🚤 Journey 🛶 by motorized boat along the Madre de 🚤 Dios. 🚤
  • 👣 Trek 🌿 through the dense primary forest on a 👣 boardwalk. 👣
  • 🚐 Arrange 🤝 a professional pickup from the local 🚐 airport. 🚐
  • 🚤 Depart 🏁 from the main river port in Puerto 🏁 Maldonado. 🚤
  • 🚶 Follow 🧭 your expert guide through the reserve 🚶 entrance. 🚶

Travel Tips

  • 🤫 Maintain 🐒 absolute silence while the canoe is in 🤫 motion. 🤫
  • 🔭 Use 🎒 powerful binoculars for a clear view of the 🔭 canopy. 🔭
  • 🧴 Apply 🦟 waterproof repellent before starting the jungle 🧴 hike. 🧴
  • 🧢 Wear ☀️ a wide-brimmed hat to block the intense 🧢 sun. 🧢
  • 👟 Opt 🥾 for waterproof footwear for the potentially muddy 👟 trail. 👟

Suggested Itinerary

  • 06:00 AM – Depart 🕒 from Puerto Maldonado by boat to reach the 🌊 reserve. 🕒
  • 08:30 AM – Begin 🛶 your peaceful canoe tour on the majestic [Lago Sandoval](http://googleusercontent.com/map_location_reference/2). 🕒
  • 12:00 PM – Return 🚤 to your lodge or back to 🏁 town. 🕒

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: Daytime visits only

Entry Fee:

Included in Tambopata Reserve permit

Best Time to Visit:

Early morning or late afternoon for wildlife activity

Location

📌Lake Sandoval, Tambopata National Reserve, Madre de Dios, Peru

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