Puerto Maldonado
Puerto Maldonado is located in the southeast of Peru, being part of the Peruvian jungle. It has comfortable lodges in the middle of the jungle along the Tambopata River, which gives you the privilege of experiencing the flora and fauna of the place.
What to do in Puerto Maldonado?
Puerto Maldonado has a wide variety of activities to do. Nature lovers will feel connected to the natural wonders of the jungle in the Tambopata National Reserve . All activities take place outdoors and are ideal to share with family, friends and also for those who want to spend an unforgettable honeymoon. During your stay you can see animals in their natural habitat, you can also experience wildlife both day and night with guided expeditions. There is nothing better than breathing the pure air of the Peruvian jungle, considered one of the largest natural lungs on earth.
Puerto Maldonado has a wide variety of activities to do. Nature lovers will feel connected to the natural wonders of the jungle in the Tambopata National Reserve . All activities take place outdoors and are ideal to share with family, friends and also for those who want to spend an unforgettable honeymoon. During your stay you can see animals in their natural habitat, you can also experience wildlife both day and night with guided expeditions. There is nothing better than breathing the pure air of the Peruvian jungle, considered one of the largest natural lungs on earth.
Best tours in Puerto Maldonado:
- Night tour of the Amazon Jungle
- Visit to the Tambopata National Reserve
- Wildlife sighting in the Tambopata River and surrounding lagoons
- Hanging bridges and canopy
- Visit to the Ese Eja community
- Experience the jungle from the lookout towers
- Night tour of the Amazon Jungle
- Visit to the Tambopata National Reserve
- Wildlife sighting in the Tambopata River and surrounding lagoons
- Hanging bridges and canopy
- Visit to the Ese Eja community
- Experience the jungle from the lookout towers
Where to stay in Puerto Maldonado?
The best way to safely enjoy the jungle is by staying in the lodges along the Tambopata River. These natural refuges offer a stay full of adventure and relaxation, all you are looking for on your vacation, with "all-inclusive" services.
Come with your family, friends or partner to spend the best time of your life totally stress-free!
The best way to safely enjoy the jungle is by staying in the lodges along the Tambopata River. These natural refuges offer a stay full of adventure and relaxation, all you are looking for on your vacation, with "all-inclusive" services.
Come with your family, friends or partner to spend the best time of your life totally stress-free!
Best hotels in Puerto Maldonado:
- Refugio Amazonas
- Posada Amazonas
- Tambopata Research Center
- Reserva Amazonica
- Hacienda Concepción
- Inotawa Expeditions
- Refugio Amazonas
- Posada Amazonas
- Tambopata Research Center
- Reserva Amazonica
- Hacienda Concepción
- Inotawa Expeditions
What to eat in Puerto Maldonado?
Gastronomy in Puerto Maldonado uses a wide variety of flavors, textures and regional ingredients such as bananas, river fish, dried pork, cassava, among others, for the preparation of its typical dishes, the most delicious in the region.
Gastronomy in Puerto Maldonado uses a wide variety of flavors, textures and regional ingredients such as bananas, river fish, dried pork, cassava, among others, for the preparation of its typical dishes, the most delicious in the region.
Traditional food in Puerto Maldonado:
- Tacacho con cecina (jerky). Roasted or fried banana mashed with lard and dried pork, we shape it and serve it as a garnish with chorizo from the jungle.
- Caldo de carachama (Carachama broth). Carachama fish soup served with fried plantains and cilantro as decoration.
- Patarashca. Grilled fish seasoned with salt and pepper and stuffed with minced onion, cilantro chili and garlic.
- Juane. Chicken prey, hard-boiled egg and parboiled rice seasoned with onion, garlic, saffron and ground oregano, wrapped in bijao leaves that are parboiled in boiling water and after cooking is served as a tamale.
- Ensalada de Chonta (heart of palm salad). Thinly sliced chonta, julienned tomatoes and onions, avocado and lettuce seasoned with pepper and salt.
- Inchicapi de gallina. Chicken and cassava soup thickened with corn flour.
- Tacacho con cecina (jerky). Roasted or fried banana mashed with lard and dried pork, we shape it and serve it as a garnish with chorizo from the jungle.
- Caldo de carachama (Carachama broth). Carachama fish soup served with fried plantains and cilantro as decoration.
- Patarashca. Grilled fish seasoned with salt and pepper and stuffed with minced onion, cilantro chili and garlic.
- Juane. Chicken prey, hard-boiled egg and parboiled rice seasoned with onion, garlic, saffron and ground oregano, wrapped in bijao leaves that are parboiled in boiling water and after cooking is served as a tamale.
- Ensalada de Chonta (heart of palm salad). Thinly sliced chonta, julienned tomatoes and onions, avocado and lettuce seasoned with pepper and salt.
- Inchicapi de gallina. Chicken and cassava soup thickened with corn flour.
Where to eat in Puerto Maldonado?
Restaurants in Puerto Maldonado have a special magic, their halls are usually very spacious and outdoors, many of them are even on the banks of the Madre de Dios River from where you can see boats crossing the river as well as you can feel the nature around, the sound of the river, the birds and see other animals in their natural habitat. You will find dishes such as juane, cecina chaufa, picuro roast among others prepared with ingredients from the region and animals from the jungle.
Come and dare to try¡
Restaurants in Puerto Maldonado have a special magic, their halls are usually very spacious and outdoors, many of them are even on the banks of the Madre de Dios River from where you can see boats crossing the river as well as you can feel the nature around, the sound of the river, the birds and see other animals in their natural habitat. You will find dishes such as juane, cecina chaufa, picuro roast among others prepared with ingredients from the region and animals from the jungle.
Come and dare to try¡
Best restaurants in Puerto Maldonado:
- Amazona Restaurant (jungle gourmet food, Peruvian food in general and Latin American food)
- Carrion 322 Restaurant (Peruvian food in general with vegan options)
- Burgos's Restaurant (jungle food with vegan options)
- Shaman's Bar (cafe, bar and vegan options)
- La Semilla (cafe, restaurant, bakery)
- Amazona Restaurant (jungle gourmet food, Peruvian food in general and Latin American food)
- Carrion 322 Restaurant (Peruvian food in general with vegan options)
- Burgos's Restaurant (jungle food with vegan options)
- Shaman's Bar (cafe, bar and vegan options)
- La Semilla (cafe, restaurant, bakery)
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