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Sandoval lake

Sandoval lake (Peru)

Practical information on Sandoval lake

  • Relaxation
  • Encounters with locals
  • Nature Reserve / Wildlife Observation / Safari
  • River
  • Lake
  • Sustainable Tourism
  • Off the beaten track
5 / 5 - 2 reviews
How to get there
An hour's boat ride from Puerto Maldonado
When to go
Between March and June
Minimum stay
1 to 2 days

Reviews of Sandoval lake

Seasoned Traveller
14 written opinions

Lake Sandoval is a beautiful stretch of water in the middle of the Madre de Dios river, which runs through Peru and the edge of the Amazon rainforest.

My suggestion:
I strongly recommend that you allow for at least two days in the Lake Sandoval area so that you can really experience the typical Amazon atmosphere that surrounds it. A boat trip is a must!
My review

We discovered Lake Sandoval during our trek in the edge of the Amazon rainforest in the Puerto Maldonado region. From our Eco-lodge, on the banks of the Madro de Dios - the river that runs through Peru, Bolivia and Brazil - we reached this very pretty stretch of water by boat, going via narrow jungle passages and marshes.

To the distant chatter of parrots and the sometimes surprising shouts of orang-utans we slowly approached this wonderful lake, tucked away in the middle of a green paradise.

We only dipped our feet in, since we're not the only creatures to appreciate this pretty lake: in this area, piranhas are legion! Some things are best experienced only with the eyes, and that's no bad thing.

View of lake Sandoval
Seasoned Traveller
14 written opinions

Lake Sandoval is a beautiful stretch of water in the middle of the Madre de Dios river, which runs through Peru and the edge of the Amazon rainforest.

My suggestion:
I strongly recommend that you allow for at least two days in the Lake Sandoval area so that you can really experience the typical Amazon atmosphere that surrounds it. A boat trip is a must!
My review

We discovered Lake Sandoval during our trek in the edge of the Amazon rainforest in the Puerto Maldonado region. From our Eco-lodge, on the banks of the Madro de Dios - the river that runs through Peru, Bolivia and Brazil - we reached this very pretty stretch of water by boat, going via narrow jungle passages and marshes.

To the distant chatter of parrots and the sometimes surprising shouts of orang-utans we slowly approached this wonderful lake, tucked away in the middle of a green paradise.

We only dipped our feet in, since we're not the only creatures to appreciate this pretty lake: in this area, piranhas are legion! Some things are best experienced only with the eyes, and that's no bad thing.

View of lake Sandoval