Corto Maltes Amazonia is a wooden lodge situated on the banks of the Madre de Dios River, downstream from Puerto Maldonado, in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. It serves as a base for travelers seeking to observe Amazonian wildlife, explore Sandoval Lake, or encounter the region's indigenous communities.

Why choose Corto Maltes Amazonia

The lodge was designed around the concept of immersion in the tropical rainforest, in collaboration with local ecologists and indigenous communities. The goal: to offer comfortable riverside accommodation while partnering with regional stakeholders for biodiversity conservation and the development of neighboring villages.

The journey itself is part of the experience: you reach the site by boat from Capitanía port, following a transfer from Puerto Maldonado airport. Once there, the jungle begins at the edge of the bungalows.

Atmosphere

The mood is that of a low-key jungle lodge: wooden structures, vegetation-covered roofs, trails between bungalows, and the constant hum of the Amazonian forest—particularly at dusk when nocturnal insects and birds take over. Evenings often extend at the bar with its terrace overlooking the river, before morning or nighttime boat outings.

The tropical garden features a pool bordered by sun loungers, useful for recharging between excursions in the region's humid climate.

The bungalows

The lodge has 27 wooden bungalows, ranging from single, double, and triple rooms. Some two-story bungalows accommodate up to four rooms. Each features a private bathroom, terrace, and hammocks.

Amenities follow an ecological philosophy: rechargeable LED lighting and environmentally conscious toiletries. Rooms are also equipped with mosquito nets, safes, and security locks.

Services and facilities

• Pool in the heart of the tropical garden, with sun loungers and bar.
• Restaurant serving fusion cuisine highlighting Amazonian ingredients such as camu-camu, a local berry rich in vitamin C, or cacao grown in the region. Special diets accommodated upon request.
• Bar on the terrace overlooking the river, tropical cocktails, local beers, and regional wines.
• Craft shop featuring local artisanal goods, lightweight clothing, jewelry, and snacks.
• Spa with massages and treatments.
• Free Wi-Fi in common areas (signal sometimes irregular deep in the jungle).
• Airport transfer included.

Activities from the lodge

• Nighttime boat excursions to observe caimans in their natural habitat.
• Sandoval Lake expedition, an oxbow lake renowned for its wildlife (giant otters, macaws, monkeys).
• Canopy observation tours, for an aerial perspective of the forest.
• Taricaya Ecological Reserve, focused on conservation and species reintroduction.
• Meeting with an indigenous community, discovering local ways of life.

Location and access

Corto Maltes Amazonia sits on the banks of the Madre de Dios River, approximately 300 meters from the Hacienda Conception research center. Address: Rio Madre de Dios, Puerto Maldonado.

How to get there:

• By air: flights from Lima or Cusco to Puerto Maldonado international airport, followed by a road transfer to Capitanía port, then approximately 40 minutes by boat on the Madre de Dios.
• By bus: several companies connect Cusco to Puerto Maldonado. Travelers are then transported to the port. It is recommended to provide the bus company name and arrival time at booking.
• From Puerto Maldonado: the meeting point is at the lodge office, opposite Wasaï lodge, where departures to Capitanía port are organized.

To prepare the urban stage before your transfer, consult our destination guide for Puerto Maldonado.

When to visit

The Peruvian Amazon welcomes visitors year-round, but two seasons structure the experience. The dry season (May to October) offers more passable trails, fewer mosquitoes, and better wildlife-viewing conditions. The wet season (November to April) swells rivers and facilitates navigation through secondary channels, at the cost of frequent showers. July and August, in the heart of the dry season, represent the most sought-after window.

Combining with other stops in Peru

The lodge pairs well with an itinerary alternating jungle, Andes, and coast. For the next leg:

• Antigua Casona San Blas in Cusco, a classic starting point for the Sacred Valley.
• Sanctuary Lodge Machu Picchu, at the gates of the Inca site.
• Las Casitas del Colca, for Colca Canyon and condor viewing.
• Hôtel Antigua de Miraflores for a Lima stopover at the beginning or end of your stay.

To build a custom itinerary combining the Amazon and the Andes, explore our Peru travel packages.