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PLACES TO STAY
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Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger) in the wild
near Tambopata NR (Lake Sandoval), Peru

Tambopata NR (Lake Sandoval), Peru is one of the top spots to sight Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.

Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger)

BEST TIME TO SEE

May-October

SIGHTING TIP

Take a night boat with a spotlight on oxbow lakes; their eyes glow red in the torch beam.

Coordinates

12.8300°S, 69.2800°W

HABITAT

Slow rivers, oxbow lakes, flooded forest

CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

Hotels and Stays Nearby

Within 25 Km

Guided Wildlife Tours & Things to Do Nearby

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