Things to do in Puerto Maldonado
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Madre de Dios ferry
The Madre de Dios ferry, at Puerto Capetania close to the Plaza de Armas, is a cheap way of seeing a little of this major Peruvian jungle river, which is about 500m wide at this point. The river traffic is colorfully ramshackle: peki-pekis (canoes powered by two-stroke motorcycle engines with outlandishly long propeller shafts) leave from the dock regularly, tracking at an almost impossible angle of 45 degrees to counter the strong river current. Brazil-bound drivers can ferry their vehicles across on wooden or metal catamarans to a rather desultory-looking ferry ‘terminal’ on the opposite side. Commit the sight to memory – when the Interoceanic Hwy comes to town, a huge …
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Obelisco
Although the strangely cosmic, blue Obelisco was designed as a modern mirador (lookout tower), its 30m height unfortunately does not rise high enough above the city for viewers to glimpse the rivers. The view is still fantastic: a distant glimmer of jungle and plenty of corrugated-metal roofs can be admired! Photos displayed on the way up document such historic moments as when the first mototaxi arrived in town. The tower is often closed during rainstorms: water from the roof drains down the stairwells, making them impassable.
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Peru Amazon
4 days (ex Puerto Maldonado/Amazon Lodge)
by Intrepid
Explore the steamy Amazon Jungle, Take wildlife-spotting hikes, Cruise the Amazon River in canoes, Climb a canopy towerNot LP reviewed
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La Choza del Candamo
Outside of town, this relaxed peña (bar/club featuring live folkloric music) has a restaurant where you can sample food from all three regions of Peru – coast, mountain and jungle – and listen to the latest live musical offerings. You’ll find it 4km along the airport road.
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La Casa Nostra
This convivial joint used to serve as a local hangout for guides; it has now moved to smaller premises and lost its hangout status but remains the top cafe in town. It serves varied breakfasts, tamales, great juices, snacks, desserts and Puerto Maldonado’s best coffee.
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Burgos’s House
There has long been need of a restaurant like this in the town center: large, airy, courteous and serving up regional goodies with an emphasis on fish. Burgos’s also provides juanes and a mixed platter of jungle dishes for S22.
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Los Gustitos del Cura
For a sweet treat or the best ice cream in town, drop in to this French-owned patisserie with a pleasant courtyard at the rear. Sandwiches, cakes and drinks are dished up, and local objetsd’arte are on sale.
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Restaurant
It may have no name, street number or phone number but this place is far from unknown by the locals, who flock here for great fish with rice and plátano. Food is prepared on a grill outside and tables fill up fast.
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It may have no name, street number or phone number but this place is far from unknown by the locals, who flock here for great fish with rice and plátano. Food is prepared on a grill outside and tables fill up fast.
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Chifa Sol Grande
The Peruvian Amazon version of Chinese food is actually quite tasty. This place is the most locally popular joint to try it out. Closing time is officially 11pm, though the place often stays open much later.
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Pizzería El Hornito/Chez Maggy
This popular but dimly lit hangout on the Plaza de Armas serves pasta and amply sized, wood-fired pizzas – the best in town. There’s no lunch: the oven makes it too hot during the day!
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Tambopata Hostel
Tambopata Hostel can arrange fun salsa classes, basic Spanish lessons and Peruvian cookery classes for very reasonable prices.
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Discoteca Witite
Brightly painted Witite has stood the test of time. The crowd is mixed and at weekends the partying here goes on all night.
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El Tigre
This place is popular at lunch for its ceviche (seafood marinated in lime juice). Other local fish dishes are also offered.
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Tsaica
With funky indigenous art on the walls, this is Puerto’s liveliest bar. Recommended.
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