Puerto Maldonado Tours & Trips

What our customers ask about Puerto Maldonado Tours & Trips

• How do I get to Puerto Maldonado?

  Regular flights connect Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) with Cusco and Lima. Most lodges including Eco Amazonia coordinate airport pickup with a combination of land and boat transport. The river portion takes 30-45 minutes along the Madre de Dios River. Plan to arrive before 1:00 PM to reach the jungle lodges during daylight hours.

• What are the must-do activities in Puerto Maldonado?

  Key experiences include early morning visits to Lake Sandoval rich with wildlife viewing opportunities along with sunrise trips to see macaws at the Chuncho Clay Lick. Visitors can walk through the rainforest canopy 30 meters above ground and join night excursions to spot caimans on the Madre de Dios River. The Tambopata National Reserve draws bird enthusiasts and wildlife watchers. As one TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The highlight was the trip to the Sandoval Lake. It's simply amazing. The best fun was fishing on Rio Madre de Dios."

• What accommodation options are available in Puerto Maldonado?

  The area's jungle lodges range from basic to upscale with Monte Amazonico Lodge and Posada Amazonas Lodge among the most popular choices. Rooms feature private bathrooms palm-thatched roofs and natural cooling systems. Most properties sit along the Madre de Dios River or within Tambopata National Reserve providing easy access to nature activities. A TourRadar traveler noted "The accommodations were similar and totally different all at the same time with excellent food especially at my second location."

• What are the best wildlife viewing opportunities in Puerto Maldonado?

  The region's largest macaw clay lick "El Chuncho" in Tambopata National Reserve draws hundreds of colorful birds each morning. Lake Sandoval offers sightings of giant river otters hoatzin birds and various primates like brown capuchins and squirrel monkeys. As one TourRadar traveler mentioned "I stayed at two different locations along the Tambopata River that had different birds butterflies bugs and monkeys. At the first location visiting Sandoval Lake is a must."

• What unique activities can I experience in Puerto Maldonado?

  Visitors can walk through the forest canopy 30-35 meters high at lodges like Monte Amazonico spot caimans during night excursions on the Madre de Dios River and explore by kayak for close wildlife encounters. The Tambopata National Reserve lets guests try piranha fishing and learn about medicinal plants in botanical gardens. TourRadar travelers often praise the activity mix with one noting "The guides were both knowledgeable and humorous especially Tito who I spent 3 days with in the Rainforest."

• What kind of food is served during tours in Puerto Maldonado?

  Lodge meals blend Peruvian and international dishes using fresh local ingredients. Places like Posada Amazonas accommodate various dietary needs including vegetarian and vegan options. Menus feature regional fruits and traditional plates such as Juane. As one TourRadar traveler mentioned in their review "The food was very good especially at my second location."