Their philosophy is to integrate carefully planned and executed ecotourism as an effective tool for conservation. Peruvian students and local rainforest residents are involved in basic and applied research projects related to conservation work.
Researchers help instruct visitors in rainforest ecology and the challenge of conservation.
A portion of each visitor's fee contributes to ongoing research programs. The TRC is located in the 1,600,000 ha. Tambopata-Candamo Reserved Zone , which is regarded as one of the premier nature destinations in the world. The lodge was built with the object to lodge tourists and researchers and to protect the nearby clay lick. T ambopata Research Center is rustic, but provides all necessary creature comforts to enjoy an authentic wilderness experience.