Tambopata Province

The Tambopata Province spreads across 36,268 square kilometers of southeastern Peru, containing four districts and maintaining a population density of 1.9 inhabitants per square kilometer.

The establishment of Tambopata Province marked a significant administrative reorganization in Peru's Madre de Dios Department, with Puerto Maldonado designated as its capital city.

Multiple indigenous communities within Tambopata Province maintain their traditional practices through local markets, ceremonies, and sustainable resource management methods passed through generations.

Visitors reach Tambopata Province through Puerto Maldonado's airport, which receives daily flights from Lima and Cusco, offering connections to the surrounding natural reserves.

The province contains research stations where scientists document over 700 bird species, 1,200 butterfly species, and 90 different mammals in their natural environment.

Location: Madre de Dios Department

Capital city: Puerto Maldonado

Shares border with: Manú Province, Tahuamanu Province, Carabaya Province, Sandia Province, Atalaya Province

GPS coordinates: -12.60000,-69.20000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:08