Puerto Maldonado
Peru · Madre de Dios · 183 m
Description
Puerto Maldonado is the gateway to the Peruvian Amazon and the main starting point for exploring the southeastern rainforest. Located at the confluence of the Madre de Dios and Tambopata rivers, the city is best known for its proximity to the Tambopata National Reserve and the Manu Biosphere Reserve, two of the most biodiverse protected areas on Earth. Dense rainforests, tranquil oxbow lakes, and remarkable wildlife, including macaws, monkeys, caimans, and giant otters, make the region a paradise for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. Puerto Maldonado combines extraordinary biodiversity, sustainable ecotourism, and an authentic Amazon atmosphere, making it one of Peru's premier destinations for nature experiences.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – October
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Tambopata National Reserve
- Lake Sandoval
- Macaw Clay Lick (Collpa Chuncho)
- Lake Sandoval canoeing
- Giant otter watching
- Canopy walkway and observation tower
- Night jungle walk
- Monkey watching
- Black caiman watching
- Piranha fishing
- Ese'Eja Indigenous community visit
- Tambopata River boat tour
- Monkey Island
- Inkaterra Canopy Walkway
- Butterfly House
- Manu National Park(Day trip)
- Bahuaja Sonene National Park(Day trip)
- Amazon jungle lodge stay
Getting there
- Airports:
- PEM
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry