Fodor's Expert Review Sandoval Lake Lodge
Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru
Despite its relative proximity to Puerto Maldonado, this lodge sits deep in the rainforest, overlooking lovely Lago Sandoval, inside the Tambopata National Reserve, so there is plenty of wildlife. Small but comfortable rooms have private baths, hot-water showers, fans, and electricity during certain hours. A stay includes excursions on the lake and into the surrounding forest to see monkeys, macaws, herons, caimans, and rare giant otters. To get here, you take a 30-minute boat ride down the Madre de Dios River from Puerto Maldonado, hike 3 km (2 miles) down a muddy forest trail, then get into a canoe for a 30-minute paddle across the lake.
PROS
- gorgeous location
- abundant wildlife
- decent rooms
CONS
- the boat-2-mile-hike-canoe access isn't for everyone
- walls between rooms do not go to ceiling
- no Wi-Fi
HOTEL INFO
HOTEL DETAILS
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast