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- Minimum altitude:<\/strong> 183 m.a.s.l. (Puerto Maldonado)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Maximum altitude:<\/strong> 500 m.a.s.l. (Boca Manu)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f PUERTO MALDONADO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The Amazon rainforest<\/strong> is a one-of-a-kind destination, where travelers feel as if they\u2019ve stepped back to the dawn of time<\/strong>. The city of Puerto Maldonado<\/strong>, the capital of Madre de Dios, attracts thousands of visitors eager to explore its lush forests and winding rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Founded on July 10, 1902<\/strong>, the city is named after Faustino Maldonado<\/strong>, an explorer who navigated the Madre de Dios River<\/strong> to its confluence with the Tambopata River<\/strong>. It serves as the gateway<\/strong> to three national parks<\/strong> in the Peruvian Amazon, all home to an extraordinary level of biodiversity<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udf3f Manu National Park<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Location:<\/strong> 280 km from Cusco (12-hour drive + 12-hour boat ride).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Declared a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site in 1987, this park protects the Manu River basin, home to 800 bird species, 200 mammal species, and towering trees over 45 meters high. Indigenous communities like the Machiguenga and Yaminahua also live here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udf0a Bahuaja-Sonene National Park<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Location:<\/strong> 90 km from Puerto Maldonado (5-hour boat ride).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This park protects Peru\u2019s only tropical humid savanna and is home to rare wildlife, including the maned wolf, giant anteater, and harpy eagle. It extends into Bolivia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\ud83e\udd9c Tambopata-Candamo Reserved Zone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Renowned for hosting the greatest diversity of mammals, trees, insects, and birds on Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udccd TAMBOPATA PROVINCE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\ud83e\udd9c Colorado Macaw Clay Lick<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Location:<\/strong> 150 km from Puerto Maldonado (8-hour boat ride).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Located in the Tambopata National Reserve, this is the largest clay lick in the Peruvian Amazon. Each morning, five species of macaws, parrots, and parakeets gather here to feed on mineral-rich clay. Monkeys, tapirs, capybaras, and squirrels can also be spotted in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udf0a Lake Sandoval<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Location:<\/strong> 5 km from Puerto Maldonado (40-minute boat ride + 1h 30m walk).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With waters averaging 26\u00b0C, this stunning lake is home to giant otters, turtles, black caimans, and exotic birds like toucans and hoatzins. Its lush vegetation includes orchids, mahogany trees, and towering 30-meter palm trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udfa3 Lake Valencia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Location:<\/strong> 60 km from Puerto Maldonado (4-hour boat ride).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Surrounded by exotic trees, this lake is an important fishing center for the native Huarayo people. Here, species like dorado, catfish, and piranhas are commonly caught. The area is also a key site for Brazil nut harvesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83c\udf3f Tambopata National Reserve<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Location:<\/strong> 37 km from Puerto Maldonado (2h 30m drive + 4h hike).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A true natural paradise, this reserve is home to 575 bird species, 1,200 butterfly species, and 103 mammal species. Visitors must obtain INRENA authorization to enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Madre de Dios is the ultimate destination for nature lovers, biodiversity enthusiasts, and adventurers seeking an unforgettable Amazon experience!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Maximum altitude:<\/strong> 500 m.a.s.l. (Boca Manu)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n