🐒 Essential Information
The Peruvian Amazon is one of the most biodiverse destinations on Earth 🌎. From Puerto Maldonado, you can access a unique experience surrounded by jungle, rivers, and incredible wildlife.
This destination is perfect for travelers seeking adventure, nature, and total disconnection, in an environment completely different from the Andes or the coast of Peru.
📍 Key Facts
- 📍 Location: Madre de Dios Region
- ✈️ Access: Flights from Lima (approx. 1h 40 min)
- 🌡️ Climate: Tropical humid (77°F – 95°F / 25°C – 35°C)
- 🐾 Difficulty: Easy – Moderate
🌴 What to Do in Puerto Maldonado
🛶 Navigate the Madre de Dios River
- Boat transfer to eco-lodges
- Wildlife spotting from the very beginning
- Immersive jungle experience
🦜 Macaw Clay Lick (Tambopata)
- Spectacular sunrise experience 🌅
- Hundreds of macaws and parrots feeding on clay
- One of the most impressive natural shows in Peru
🌊 Lake Sandoval
- Jungle hike + canoe ride
- Wildlife spotting:
- Giant river otters 🦦
- Monkeys 🐒
- Caimans 🐊
🌙 Night Jungle Walks
- Explore the jungle at night
- Discover insects, amphibians, and nocturnal life
- Guided by expert naturalists
☀️ Best Time to Visit
🌤️ Dry Season (May – October)
- Less rain
- Better trail conditions
- More comfortable excursions
👉 Ideal for first-time visitors
🌧️ Rainy Season (November – April)
- Greener landscapes 🌿
- More active wildlife
- Better river navigation
👉 A more immersive and authentic experience
🍂 Best Months to Travel
👉 May, June, September, and October
✔️ Good weather
✔️ Better visibility
✔️ Fewer complications
🏨 Where to Stay
- 🏡 Jungle lodges (recommended)
- Full experience
- Includes tours and meals
- 🏨 Hotels in the city (basic option)
👉 Best option: stay inside the rainforest 🌳
⚠️ Important Travel Tips
- 🦟 Bring insect repellent (essential)
- 👕 Wear light clothing + long sleeves
- 👟 Comfortable shoes or boots
- ☀️ Use sunscreen
- 💧 Stay hydrated
🌍 Experience the Amazon Safely
To fully enjoy your trip, choose operators that include:
- 🚐 Organized transfers
- 🛶 River transportation
- 🧑🏫 Expert guides
- 🏡 Safe and well-equipped lodges
✨ Plan Your Adventure
Exploring the Amazon from Puerto Maldonado is a truly unforgettable experience 🌿
Pure nature, incredible wildlife, and total disconnection await you.
📩 Book with GT Peru Travel and get ready to experience one of the most amazing adventures in Peru.
📞 Contact us: +51 947 831 392