Puerto Maldonado Holidays

Puerto Maldonado is a town in the Madre de Dios region, in the south-west of the country and in the heart of the Amazonian rainforest.

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Puerto Maldonado: How to get there?

7 hours by car from Cusco

Puerto Maldonado: See when to go?

From April to September

Puerto Maldonado: For how long?

2 to 3 days

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Puerto Maldonado: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

Anonymous

Travel writer

The capital of the Madre de Dios region in the south of Peru and gateway to many of the Amazon National Parks.

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A little advice for those on a tight budget: this part of the jungle is said to be much more expensive. This isn't completely true. Once there, you're sure to find a guide offering an excursion that you can afford!

Claire Brehmer

Travel writer

Puerto Maldonado is a town in the Madre de Dios region, in the south-west of the country and in the heart of the Amazonian rainforest.

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Puerto Maldonado is a veritable gateway to the wonders of the Amazon. It's a perfect starting point for discovering this magical place.

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