Puerto Maldonado Obelisk

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 eyesore, but the view from the top is breathtaking. Entrance is an inexpensive 2 soles, or $0.70. Sometimes the elevator works, and sometimes it doesn't.  Either way, the stair may be the better option if you are in shape.

Location:

Avenida Madre de Dios and Fitzcarraldo

City Plaza

Getting There

Walk, or take a cab or motorcycle. At 30m (100 ft) it can be hard to miss.

Price Description:

$0.70

Relative price: Budget

Open Hours from:10:00

Open Hours to:4:00

Travel Skills: None

By Ricardo Segreda

Growing up in New York, Rick Segreda used to cut out of high school in order to hang out at the Museum of Modern Art and catch foreign-language...

Created: 24 May 2007

Updated: 04 Nov 2009

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