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Imagine the pristine rainforest, vibrantly verdant and enchantingly majestic, practically untouched and unchanged from its natural state, and you will picture the splendor of Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica. Along the Madre de Dios River, in southern Peru's Tambopata Nature Reserve, this fabulous tropical escape welcomes you to cast off from the world and truly experience the rainforest and its secrets. 35 thatched roof cabanas are open and inviting, crafted from rich natural woods, as cool breeze flows freely throughout. Relax in complete serenity as you stretch out on your screened porch, resting in the delightful comforts of your own tropical hammock. In the evening enjoy deeply comfortable beds as lantern light magically plays throughout your room. At Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, truly immerse yourself in the enchanting simplicity of rainforest life, discover the beauty of Peru, and find inner peace.
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Rio Madre de Dios KM 15
Puerto Maldonado, Peru
Nearest Airport: PEM
Below expectations where it mattered. Accommodations, food, and service were all solid but excursions and programming were very weak (which is the reason why everyone came to this place). There is a bit of an illusion of having an a la carte selection but in reality, you get forced into the timing and excursions your guide wants to. We found our guide tended to choose whatever was easiest for him which meant large group sizes, late starts, short tours, and limited animal experiences. We often ended up with gaps of 6+ hours with nothing to do waiting at the resort which has nothing to do, no internet, sometimes no power. There are plenty of animals just outside the resort but you’re not allowed to leave or explore. We found it quite frustrating to be in a place with such rich animal life but unable to see it because of poor program design. We did a river cruise with La Perla out of Iquitos earlier in the trip which was 10x better and did everything right. Look that direction instead.
John87878787 - Jacksonville, Florida
Amazing place in the middle of the rain Forrest ❤️ Fantastic surroundings, we had 4 days in heaven. Tried the canopy walking 42 meters up in the treetops. Fantastic food, fantastic staff and for the guys that miss wi-fi it’s possible in the gathering area. Full value for the money. We had a superior room, room 2, perfect location next to the river and spa and now far away for restaurants etc. An amazing place we will never forget. Don’t forget to join all the excursions!
127flemmingh
This lodge had potential, but the nature experiences were a major letdown. Our guide, Tino, spent more time chatting with other guides and taking breaks than actually guiding. Although excursions are advertised as half-day trips with morning or afternoon options, he refused to do mornings—despite later admitting mornings are best for wildlife viewing. We had to push just to get out early. Group sizes were also much larger than promised. They claim a maximum of eight guests per excursion, but most had over twelve, including the Lake Sandoval trip to see Giant Otters. The “à la carte” tours turned out to be pre-planned group outings with too many people. Excursions were short, poorly timed for wildlife, and left long gaps with nothing to do. Overall, it felt disorganized and lazy, with little genuine effort to deliver a great experience. It also seemed as though many of their positive reviews were fake. Based on our experience, there’s no way this is a five-star location—it felt more like a scam. Save your money and choose a place with guides who truly care—like the river cruises out of Iquitos.
Laura V
We had an exceptional experience at Inkaterra. Contrary to some earlier reviews we read, the portions were more than generous—delicious, well-prepared meals! Rene was our server throughout the week and went above and beyond. He was incredibly helpful, especially when it came to accommodating dietary restrictions for the group. The service was truly impeccable. Every staff member was courteous, attentive, and thoughtful, making sure our stay was comfortable from start to finish. A special shoutout to our guides, Tino and Anderson, who were incredibly knowledgeable. Highly recommend Inkaterra—it exceeded our expectations in every way.
Karley S
Excellent location, beautiful grounds, top notch cuisine, experienced guides, tried and true excursions, lovely rooms..5-star!
Pete R
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