This is not an official activity, but it is a lot of fun. In a jungle town where you can ride around on the back of a motorcycle, why not? Simply ask any mototaxista for a general tour of what there is to see in Puerto Maldonado, and he’ll do so for about $2.70. The tour will...
The idea of building a five-story-high obelisk in downtown Puerto Maldonado may seem odd. However, this ungainly structure gives both locals and visitors an opportunity to take in the vast and verdant Peruvian jungle from a unique perspective. The tower itself is an...
The Karambola is the newest and best dance club in Puerto Maldonado, which also happens to be an excellent restaurant and tavern. This modern, air-conditioned club claims to have “the best DJ in town,” and offers prizes for the “most animated” couple and discounts for university students....
The Butterfly Conservation Center was established in 1996 by two Peruvian scientists who wanted to create Peru's first commercial butterfly farm. ProNaturaleza took over in 2002 and reopened the doors in 2004 as a well-run non-profit butterfly conservation center. Profits go towards the program and...
Set out on the Madre de Dios ferry to get a good look at the Peruvian jungle river that is approximately 500 meters wide at the crossing. Drivers who need to ferry their vehicles across to Brazil can also do this here. The river traffic is not bad for people- and vehicle-watching as boats travel...