# Tambopata District, Tambopata Province – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/peru/madre-de-dios/tambopata/tambopata/

District · Tambopata Province 

# Tambopata

Tambopata is a district of Peru in Tambopata Province, Madre de Dios Department. It covers **20,714.4 km²**. 118 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 357 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 20,714km²
- 357mapped services
- 203 mtypical elevation

## Where is Tambopata?

Tambopata lies in [Tambopata Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/madre-de-dios/tambopata/), [Madre de Dios Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/madre-de-dios/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 9 other districts: [Fitzcarrald](https://wherepedia.org/peru/madre-de-dios/manu/fitzcarrald/), [Inambari](https://wherepedia.org/peru/madre-de-dios/tambopata/inambari/), [Iñapari](https://wherepedia.org/peru/madre-de-dios/tahuamanu/inapari/), [Laberinto](https://wherepedia.org/peru/madre-de-dios/tambopata/laberinto/), [Las Piedras](https://wherepedia.org/peru/madre-de-dios/tambopata/las-piedras/), [Limbani](https://wherepedia.org/peru/puno/sandia/limbani/), [Madre de Dios](https://wherepedia.org/peru/madre-de-dios/manu/madre-de-dios/), [San Pedro de Putina Punco](https://wherepedia.org/peru/puno/sandia/san-pedro-de-putina-punco/) and [Sepahua](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ucayali/atalaya/sepahua/). By area it is the 2nd largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 57.6% of [Tambopata Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/madre-de-dios/tambopata/). The centre of Tambopata is about 781 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. It is about 83 km from Puerto Maldonado, the main town of Tambopata Province. The centre point is at 12.1873° S, 69.8479° W.

Source: [Instituto Geográfico Nacional - IGN via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-per).

## Things to see in and around Tambopata

OpenStreetMap lists 10 named sights in Tambopata: 7 attractions; 2 viewpoints; 1 nature reserve.

- Tambopata National Reserve · nature reserve
- Canopy Tower · viewpoint
- Obelisco · viewpoint
- Canopy “La Cachuela” · attraction
- Concession · attraction
- Control La Torre · attraction
- Ecoaventuras Amazonicas · attraction
- Piscina de Chorrillos · attraction
- Tambopata Butterfly Farm · attraction
- casa bebi · attraction

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Tambopata

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Lima
- CurrencySol (PEN)
- Country calling code+51
- LanguagesSpanish, Quechua, Aymara
- Plug typesType A, B, C · 220 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM) · Puerto Maldonado82 km
- Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport (CIJ) · Cobija173 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:09) and shortest in Jun (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 05:57, sunset around 17:21).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Tambopata

Open gazetteers list **118 villages, towns and localities** in Tambopata. The largest with a recorded population: Puerto Maldonado (85,024), Tambopata (38,966), La Joya (545), La Pastora (346), Infierno (256) and Otilia (189). Settlements here lie between about 176 m and 434 m above sea level (median 203 m).

- Aguas Negras
- Alta Cachuela
- Alta Pastora
- Alto Chorrillos
- Alto Loero
- Alto Pastora
- Andrés Avelino Caceres
- Bajo Tambopata
- Barrio Lindo
- Barrio Nuevo
- Boca Pariamanu
- Boca Piedras
- Cachuela Baja
- Carlos Fitzcarrald
- Centro Cachuela
- Centro Pastora
- Centro de Desarrollo Ganadero
- Chapajal
- Chonta
- Chorrillos
- Condenado
- Diamante
- Dos de Mayo
- El Cascajal
- El Castañal
- El Pilar
- El Prado
- El Solar
- Empalme
- Faustino Maldonado
- Filadelfia
- Fundo Callampa
- Fundo Concepción
- Fundo Las Palmeras
- Fundo Lidia
- Fundo Mejía
- Fundo Menyorca
- Fundo Pichicoya
- Fundo San Isidro
- Fundo Santa Elena
- Fundo Treschimbadas
- Fundo Victoria
- Hacienda Paramonga
- Hermosa Chica
- Hermosa Grande
- Huerto Familiar
- Inca
- Infierno
- Isla Palmichal
- Isla Playa Alta
- Isla Rolin
- Isuyama
- Izuyama
- Izuyana
- Jorge Chavez Rengifo
- Jorge Chávez Rengifo
- Jose Aldamis
- La Joya
- La Pastora
- La Selva
- La Torre
- La Victoria
- Lago Sandoval
- Las Mercedes
- Loero
- Los Castaños
- Los Cedros
- Los Manantiales
- Madre de Dios
- Melliza
- Micaela Bastidas
- Miraflores
- Monte Salvado
- Monte Sinai
- Monte Sinai de Chonta
- Nueva América
- Odagahua
- Otilia
- Palma Real
- Palmichal
- Pariamanu
- Pariamanú
- Pastora
- Pilar Nores
- Playa Alta
- Puerto Capitania
- Puerto Ceticayo
- Puerto Jaem
- Puerto Lidia
- Puerto Maldonado
- Puerto Nuevo
- Puerto Nuevo Sol Naciente
- Puerto Pardo
- Puerto Progreso
- Puerto Providencia
- Puerto Unión
- Puerto Viejo
- Quebrada Colpayoc
- Quince de Agosto
- Rompe Olas
- Sabaluyo
- Sachavacayoc
- San Bernardo
- San Francisco
- San Jacinto
- San Martín
- Santa Sofía
- Santa Teresita
- Señor de Los Milagros
- Soledad
- Sonene
- Tambopata
- Teniente Acevedo
- Tipisca
- Tipishka
- Tres Estrellas
- Tres Islas
- Túpac Amaru

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Tambopata

Named natural and historic features inside Tambopata, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

51 rivers and streams; 2 lakes.

- Lago Condenado
- Lago Sachavacayoc
- Quebrada Aguablanca
- Quebrada Aguablanca
- Quebrada Aguajalito
- Quebrada Aguanegra
- Quebrada Briolo
- Quebrada Chonta
- Quebrada Concepción
- Quebrada Condenado
- Quebrada Eusebio
- Quebrada Jorge Chávez
- Quebrada Juliaca
- Quebrada Mamoinetiji
- Quebrada Melliza
- Quebrada Ochogallinas
- Quebrada Odagahua
- Quebrada Otorongo
- Quebrada Pajuil
- Quebrada Palma Real
- Quebrada Palmichal
- Quebrada Patuyacu
- Quebrada Pichicoya
- Quebrada Piedraredonda

…and 29 more.

### Coast and islands

2 islands; 2 lagoons.

- Isla Palma Real
- Islas Gamitana
- Laguna Cococha
- Laguna Treschimbadas

### Forests and nature

2 nature reserves.

- Reserva Nacional Santuario Nacional Pampas del Heath
- Tambopata-Candamo Nature Reserve

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Puerto Maldonado

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Tambopata and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Tambopata Province, the warmest month is Sep (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jun (23 °C). About 1,956 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (316 mm) and the driest Jul (41 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **May to September**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 311 

Feb 25 316 

Mar 25 228 

Apr 24 159 

May 24 84 

Jun 23 50 

Jul 23 41 

Aug 25 46 

Sep 27 70 

Oct 27 159 

Nov 26 190 

Dec 25 302 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Tambopata

Places mapped inside Tambopata in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals6
- Banks9
- ATMs2
- Petrol pumps11
- Hotels114
- Shopping malls3
- Schools67
- Colleges and universities6
- Cinemas1
- Pharmacies9
- Restaurants110
- Police stations9
- Dental clinics10

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Tambopata Province

- Inambari
- Laberinto
- Las Piedras

## Quick answers

- Where is Tambopata?In Tambopata Province, Madre de Dios Department, Peru
- What borders Tambopata?Fitzcarrald, Inambari, Iñapari, Laberinto, Las Piedras, Limbani, Madre de Dios, San Pedro de Putina Punco and Sepahua
- What is there to see in Tambopata?Canopy Tower, Canopy “La Cachuela”, Concession, Control La Torre
- What time zone is Tambopata in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Tambopata?Sol (PEN)
- What language is spoken in Tambopata?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tambopata?118 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tambopata?Settlements lie between 176 m and 434 m
- What is the best time to visit Tambopata?May to September
- How many hospitals are in Tambopata?6 mapped
- How many banks are in Tambopata?9 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Tambopata?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Tambopata?11 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tambopata?PE170101 (OCHA common operational dataset)