Sandoval Lake is one of the most beautiful in the Peruvian jungle that hosts an immense biological diversity of flora and fauna is located inside of tambopata national reserve with an extension of 274,690 ha, this protected natural area in Puerto Maldonado, capital of the Department of Madre de Dios, in the Amazon basin. It has clear and calm waters. There is a Sandoval Site Plan within the RN Tambopata Master Plan, through which the Zoological Society of Frankfurt protects the area.
Wildlife
It is a wildlife sanctuary (giant otter or river wolf, black alligator, several species of macaws and parrots, kingfishers, turtles, monkeys, herons and cranes among other species of rainforest fauna). It is a biodiversity reserve with more than 1000 species of birds.
Flora
Among others, there are orchids, platanillos (parrot beak), ungurahuis, lupunas, mahogany and aguajes. Highlights include the aguajales around the lake; These palm trees can reach up to 30 m high.
Tourism
Sandoval Lake is a tourist destination not crowded. Being a protected area has regulated activities. There is an observation tower, managed by the Frankfurt Zoological Society, open free of charge to visitors to the Reserve, upon registration at the Interpretation Center located on the access road to the lake. A boat trip on the lake or be stationed on the banks can allow you to see the arrival of macaw flocks in the afternoon that come to spend the night in the place.
