Fodor's Expert Review Heath River Wildlife Center

The spacious screened bungalows at this InkaNatura-owned lodge are among the most comfortable accommodations in Madre de Dios, and they're in a remote area where you often see such rare animals as tapirs or jaguars. Located on the river at the edge of a protected forest traversed by miles of trails, the center offers access to a collpa visited by hundreds of parrots and macaws. A 90-minute hike takes you to a savannah-like ecosystem that's home to animals found nowhere else in Peru. The tour that combines a stay here with one at the Sandoval Lake Lodge is highly recommended.