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Southern Jungle
The southern part of the Peruvian Amazon jungle borders Brazil and Bolivia, and is home to two of Peru’s most important nature reserves: Manu Biosphere Reserve and Tambopata-Candamo Nature Reserve. The main access point to these reserves is the small, laid-back jungle town of Puerto Maldonado, which is the capital of the Madre Dios province, named after the RÃo Madre Dios. This tributary of the Amazon River, as well as the important RÃo Tambopata, are the two major rivers flowing through this part of the jungle. Although tours in the Southern Peruvian jungle are pricey, this tends to be the destination of choice for adventure travelers keen on experiencing a more remote and better conserved part of the Peruvian Amazon.
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Things to do in Southern Jungle
Motorcycle Tour of Puerto Maldonado
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
...Puerto Maldonado, Peru
ProNaturaleza Butterfly Conservation Center Japipi
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 ...Puerto Maldonado, Peru
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
...Puerto Maldonado, Peru
Llama Carting
Llama taxis are offered at the most southern point of Manu National Park in the grasslands. They are let by local peasants and are a great opportunity to get off a bus and ride from the Andean ...Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru
Madre de Dios Ferry
Set out on the Madre de Dios ferry to get a good look at the Peruvian jungle river, which is approximately 500 meters (1,640 ft) wide at the crossing. Drivers who need to ferry their vehicles across ...Puerto Maldonado, Peru
Rafting and Kayaking
If you are looking to experience the thrill of navigating down treacherous waters while vacationing in Manu, you are in luck. Many lodges offer rafting and kayaking as an optional activity for their ...Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru
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