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Gateway to the Amazon rainforest
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Discover Puerto Maldonado


Welcome to Puerto Maldonado! The capital of Madre de Dios and the starting point for exploring the Peruvian Amazon.


Surrounded by an amazing rainforest and winding rivers, Puerto Maldonado is a must-visit destination for those seeking rich biodiversity, cultural interactions, and immersive jungle experiences.


Explore vibrant markets, take a boat down the Madre de Dios River, or venture deep into protected reserves like Tambopata National Reserve and Manu National Park. Have the chance to spot macaws and caimans while staying in eco-lodges hidden in the jungle, Puerto Maldonado offers endless opportunities for adventure and connection with nature.



The amazon trail routes in peru


Unleash your adventurous spirit with Amazon explorations from Puerto Maldonado. Take a guided trek through Tambopata’s dense rainforest, explore oxbow lakes to spot giant river otters, or navigate the Madre de Dios River by canoe at sunset.


Discover the canopy walkways that reveal life high above the forest floor, or choose night walks to uncover the jungle’s most elusive creatures. Each experience is a unique gateway into the extraordinary biodiversity of the Peruvian Amazon.

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Map of Puerto Maldonado
Map of Puerto Maldonado
Puerto Maldonado
Puerto Maldonado, capital of biodiversity in southern Peru