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Definition of tambopata
tambopata
/ˌtɑːmboʊˈpɑːtə/
tam · bo · pa · ta
tambopata Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
A province and designated national reserve in the Madre de Dios region of southeastern Peru, globally renowned for its protected tropical rainforests and extensive ecotourism.
Example
"The Tambopata National Reserve protects one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet, including dozens of rare mammalian and avian species."
2
A major river in southeastern Peru that flows through the Amazon basin into the Madre de Dios River, known for its pristine waters and surrounding high-biodiversity rainforest.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Quechua words 'tampu' (meaning an inn, lodge, or way station) and 'pata' (meaning an elevated place, edge, or riverbank).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tambopata. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tambopata