Puerto Maldonado
Capital
of the Department of Madre de Dios, located at
the confluence of the rivers Tambopata and Madre
de Dios. Puerto Maldonado is considered as the
biological capital of the world due to the amount
of plant and animal species found in this area.
The climate is tropical, very humid and warm,
with the rainy season from December through April.
That is why, it is better to visit from May through
November.
Puerto Maldonado is the starting point for visiting
the rainforests, some of the most beautiful protected
areas in the country.
Important Sights
Lago Sandoval
A one-hour boat ride along the Rio Madre de Dios
will take you to this beautiful lake with giant
river otters and many species of monkeys. Two
Jungle Lodges are available in the area.
Protected Areas
Tambopata - Candamo
Reserved Zone
Bahuaja - Sonene National
Park
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