Because of its proximity to the city of Puerto Maldonado, its biodiversity and scenic beauty, Tambopata National Reserve (RNTAM) has potential for ecotourism. However, illegal mining is the main threat in the buffer zone (ZA), with invaluable impacts for humanity (deforestation, pollution, and habitat loss).

Because of this and the multiple stakeholders present, the Regional Government of Madre de Dios approved the Action Plan for the Protection of the RNTAM’s Buffer Zone. It marks a milestone in the country by demonstrating that it is possible to articulate civil society to make economic activities compatible, contribute to the management of the ANP and promote sustainable development.

In addition, RNTAM promotes nature tourism as a strategy to conserve biodiversity and mitigate threats. This is the case of Sandoval Lake and Cocha Chuncho, where inclusive tourism was chosen with elevated trails that have increased the number of visitors, operators, and benefits to the population.