GoctaLab functions as a guesthouse and artist residency dedicated to the reforestation of the cloud forest and the practice of permaculture on our organic farm.

At our laboratory, we cultivate specialty high-altitude coffee, functional mushrooms, and endemic botanicals, weaving together scientific inquiry, culinary innovation, and ancestral knowledge to explore, preserve, and celebrate the extraordinary biodiversity of the Peruvian cloud forest .

Through retreats and immersive experiences, GoctaLab connects contemporary creation with territory and community, encouraging the stewardship and appreciation of endemic resources.

Overview

Programs & Activities

Day 1 - Arrival and Exploration

Arriving in Puerto Maldonado at 12:35pm, we will begin our adventure with a warm reception at the airport. From there, we'll head to the Taricaya Rescue and Research Center Office and embark on a private boat for a scenic 1.5-hour journey along the Madre de Dios River to the rescue and research center. Upon our 2:30pm arrival, we'll settle into our accommodations and enjoy a delicious lunch. At 3:30pm, we'll take a guided tour of the rescue and research center, exploring the facilities and meeting some of the animals.

The highlight of the afternoon will be a forest walk at 5:00pm to the canopy walkway, where we'll climb an ancient Lupuna tree, standing tall at 42 meters, to marvel at the vibrant forest canopy and its colorful birds, culminating in a breathtaking sunset. Dinner will be served at 7:00pm at the reserve, followed by an insightful welcome talk at 7:40pm by resident biologists. The day will conclude with an 8:00pm night boat ride in search of caimans and other nocturnal creatures before we retire for the night at 9:00pm.

Overnight at Taricaya Rescue and Research Center (Lunch, and Dinner provided).

Day 2 - Immersive Wildlife Research

Our second day begins with a hearty breakfast at 6:30am. From 7:00am to 8:40am, we'll assist our resident ornithologist in studying and identifying local bird species. This hands-on experience includes capturing birds using mist nets, collecting data, photographing, banding, and releasing them back into the wild. At 9:00am, we'll join the scientific team to review and study camera trap footage, uncovering the presence of jaguars, pumas, anteaters, and other local wildlife. We'll also check Pitfall traps used to study frogs, small mammals, and invertebrates. By 11:00am, we'll return to the rescue center for a midday break.

Lunch will be served from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. The afternoon at 3:30pm will be spent aiding veterinarians and volunteers in preparing food for the rescued birds, bears, felines, and monkeys. Dinner will be served from 6:30pm to 7:00pm, followed by a 7:30pm night walk to discover frogs, invertebrates, and other nocturnal forest dwellers. The day concludes with rest at 9:00pm.

Overnight at Taricaya Rescue and Research Center (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner provided).

Day 3 - River Turtle Conservation and Celebration

The third day starts with breakfast at 7:00am. At 8:30am, we'll learn about the rescue, birth, and release of baby Taricaya turtles. We will witness the magical moment of their birth on the artificial beach at the rescue and research center, with children participating in the process. Scientists will guide us through the handling, studying, weighing, measuring, and DNA sampling of the baby turtles.

Lunch will be enjoyed from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. At 3:30pm, we’ll embark on a boat ride along the Madre de Dios River to the beach where the baby turtles will be released. Witnessing the release of hundreds of baby turtles back into their natural habitat will be an unforgettable experience, capped by a stunning river sunset. The day will end with a special dinner or BBQ at 7:30pm to celebrate the 24th Anniversary of the Taricaya Ecological Reserve.

Overnight at Taricaya Rescue and Research Center (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner provided).

Day 4 - Lake Sandoval

An early start at 5:00 am with breakfast precedes a boat trip to Lake Sandoval in the Tambopata National Reserve. Explore the lake by canoe, spotting caimans, birds, giant otters, and monkeys. Return by 10:30 am for lunch.

In the afternoon at 5:00 pm, enjoy a relaxing float down the Madre de Dios River in inflatable boats, embracing a colorful riverside sunset. Dinner at 7:30 pm is followed by an optional night walk in search of nocturnal wildlife at 8:00 pm. Retire for the night at 9:00 pm.

Overnight at Taricaya Rescue and Research Center (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner provided).

Day 5 - Departure

Our final day begins with breakfast at 7:00am followed by taking part in releasing local wildlife rescued from illegal trafficking (this may take place at any moment on any day). Between 8:00am and 9:00am, we'll take a boat ride back to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival, we'll check in at the airport at 11:15am for our 1:15pm flight back to Lima, concluding our incredible journey through the ecological reserve.

Transfer to the airport and end of services (Breakfast provided).

** Shorter trips of 4 days also available on request.

Itinerary - 6 Days

Spaces are limited to ensure a personal experience

Activities

At Tambopata Macaw Project our objective is to contribute to the reduction of threats to the conservation of macaws (Ara macao, Ara chloropterus and Ara arauna) in the Madre de Dios Region. Macaws are the ambassadors of the Amazon and biodiversity conservation.

Explore the scientific framework of the Tambopata Macaw Project through the NEW study: Temporal Dynamics of Parental Behavior and Nest Use in Ara chloropterus and Ara macao at an Artificial Nest Box in Peru. By analyzing temporal variation in reproductive behavior, the study provides robust evidence to inform long term conservation strategies and nest management practices in the Peruvian Amazon.

There are around 2 million species of insects described. But there are 10 to 20 million that are still to be discovered. With an estimated 524 kilometers of Amazon rainforests that are lost every day, there are thousands of species that are lost without being known.

We are discovering new species with the help of citizen scientists to get deeper into the biodiversity of the Amazon, learn more about our planet and gain an understanding of the different species and environments riddled in the Amazon.

Team up with our experts in search of new species and get a chance to name a species yourself! Let’s increase global bio-literacy - one discovery at a time.

In some parts of the Amazon, deforestation, climate change, illegal hunting, and environmental contamination have condemned 51 species to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

In Madre de Dios - Peru, the AmazonCam with hundred of citizen scientists are helping to further our knowledge of all wildlife in Tambopata, one immediate goal is to determine the jaguar population in the Tambopata National Reserve.

Pictures taken through the camera traps that participants in citizen science set during rainforest tours every year contribute to this mission greatly.

We have one of South America’s primary wild primate research centers, with multiple groups of all eight species on the Tambopata River, all habituated through regular contact with visitors and scientists over the last 25 years.

In the 8 primates project, we use behavioral follows and bioacoustics to categorize the range of vocalizations of all eight monkey species at Tambopata.

We are developing extensive libraries of calls for all monkey species and are using these to detect monkeys and establish a monitoring program with local people in the wider forests of Peru. We need participants of all levels to add to our growing data

The Wired Amazon program is an encouraging initiative that collects cutting-edge science projects designed and implemented by Rainforest Expeditions in Tambopata - Peru.

The main objective is to make a positive impact on the national protected areas around safeguarding the integrity of the ecosystems and producing economic benefits for local communities looking for conservation through ecotourism in the Amazon rainforest of Tambopata.

Betting on today's technology, Wired Amazon raises awareness and spreads the importance of the Amazonian tropical forest and the urgency of its conservation and preservation with the help of citizen scientists from all over the world.

Immersive Experiences

Operating three jungle ecolodges in the Tambopata National Reserve, our expeditions offer immersion in nature as well as a cultural exchange in the Peruvian Amazon aimed at providing a comprehensive experience of the rainforest.Peru.

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