Tambopata, Madre de Dios River (km 15), Peru · Amazon lodge · 35 cabanas
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Thatched-style cabanas and a canopy walkway on the Madre de Dios River
In short
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is a riverside lodge on the Madre de Dios River in Tambopata, with 35 wooden cabanas in a private reserve beside Tambopata National Reserve. Highlights are a canopy walkway 30 meters above the ground and a grounds bird list of 540 species. From Puerto Maldonado airport, allow about an hour by car and boat.
- Size
- 35 cabanas
- As the hotel states
- Airport
- Puerto Maldonado airport (PEM), about 1 hour: a short car ride to the river jetty, then a boat of about 45 minutes
- Dining
- Dining room and bar
- Wellness
- Ena Spa
- Check-in, check-out
- Not yet checked
Facts checked 5 November 2026 · sources at the foot of the page
About Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica sits on the left bank of the Madre de Dios River at kilometer 15, inside a private ecological reserve that borders Tambopata National Reserve. Its 35 wooden cabanas are inspired by Ese'Eja culture, and 540 bird species have been logged on the grounds. For a first Amazon stay it is easy to reach: the hotel puts it 25 minutes by air from Cusco, and the final leg is a river ride.
Each cabana has a screened sitting area with hammocks, a canopy mosquito net, a hot shower and organic toiletries. The Amazonica Suite measures 60 square meters, while the Tambopata Suite, at 78, adds a private plunge pool. The signature outing is the Canopy Walkway, a bridge system 30 meters above the forest floor. The Canopy Tree House rises 90 feet and keeps an extra bedroom at ground level for guests who prefer solid earth.
Plan on at least two nights, since the MICHELIN Guide lists that as the minimum stay. Meals and bar service are in the dining room, where a welcome pisco sour is poured at cocktail hour, and the Ena Spa offers treatments on request. Expect to unplug: generators are off for part of the day and night, and the MICHELIN Guide lists no internet access.
Perfect if you are
- First trip to Peru
- Nature and wildlife
- Families
Good to know
- Check-in is done at Puerto Maldonado airport before the transfer, so you reach the lodge already registered after the river ride.
- The MICHELIN Guide lists a two-night minimum stay and says children must be 6 or older.
- Generators are switched off for stretches of the afternoon and night, so charge devices while power is on and pack a flashlight and a small battery fan.
Rooms
Rooms to ask for
Tambopata Suite
78 m²
The largest room at the lodge, with a private plunge pool on a sheltered terrace.
Amazonica Suite
60 m²
One king bed or twin beds under a canopy mosquito net.
Canopy Tree House
Forest canopy, 90 feet above the ground view
A treetop stay with an extra bedroom at ground level.
How it compares
How it compares in Tambopata
From Peru's national register of classified hotels and each hotel's own website. "Not yet checked" means we have not looked, never "no". Nothing here is a price.
| Fact | Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica | Posada Amazonas | Refugio Amazonas | Sandoval Lake Lodge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official stars | Not on the register | Not on the register | Not on the register | Not on the register |
| Rooms | 35 cabanas | 30 rooms | 32 rooms | Not yet checked |
| Pool | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| Spa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not yet checked |
| Restaurant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
On the property
Eat, unwind and settle in
Dining
Dining room and bar
Amazon-inspired dishes, house-made bread and a welcome pisco sour at cocktail hour.
Wellness
Ena Spa
Treatments are offered on request.
On site
Inkaterra Canopy Walkway
A bridge system 30 meters above the ground, open to guests on the excursion program.
On site
Canopy Tree House
A bedroom platform 90 feet up, with dinner and a night among the treetops.
On site
Private reserve and trails
Forest trails on grounds where 540 bird species have been recorded.
On site
Ena Spa
Spa treatments on request.
Getting there
In Tambopata
- Airport: Puerto Maldonado airport (PEM), about 1 hour: a short car ride to the river jetty, then a boat of about 45 minutes
Questions we get
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, answered
How do you get from Puerto Maldonado airport to the lodge?
You register at the airport, ride a short way by car to the river jetty, then take a boat of about 45 minutes along the Madre de Dios. Plan on roughly an hour door to door.
What is the shortest stay possible?
The MICHELIN Guide lists a two-night minimum. That also leaves time for the canopy walkway and a night outing.
Can young children stay at the lodge?
The MICHELIN Guide says children aged 6 and older are accepted. Ask our team to confirm the current rule for your dates.
Can I stay connected while at the lodge?
The MICHELIN Guide lists no internet access, and generators are off for part of the day. Plan to be offline and tell family before you go.
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Sources: the hotel's own website, read 5 November 2026 · Facts checked 5 November 2026