

Although most people blow through town without giving it much notice, Puerto Maldonado does have an alluring frontier atmosphere that some intrepid individuals may find interesting—at least for a night or two before heading into the heart of the Amazon. Puerto Maldonado sits on the mighty RÃo Madre Dios and taking a ferry ride on it is one of the more popular things to do while here. For those looking to delve into some much-needed volunteer work, there are a range of opportunities in the area, including being a field assistant at a biological research station, working on a local farm or helping to reforest the rainforest.

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