What is the best time of the year to travel to Puerto Maldonado?

Are you planning a trip to the heart of the jungle? Then, you will need to reserve a lodging in Puerto Maldonado and know the ideal time to visit this incredible place. In fact, there are many activities to do and attractions to see at all times of the year.

Even when it rains, the sky in this city usually clears in the morning for a day full of activities. However, you should keep in mind that there is a factor that adds to the change of the wet and dry season. Read on to find out which one is the best time to travel to Puerto Maldonado!

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Temperature and precipitation

The temperature in Puerto Maldonado generally stays between 30°C to 33°C during the day, and drops from 19°C to 22°C at night with slight monthly changes. In addition, there is a part of the year, from May to September, when cold fronts arrive from Argentina.

These fronts can cause the daily maximum temperature to drop to 9° C and the daily minimum temperature to 5° C. Although brief, these cold periods can last for several days. If you travel during these months, you should anticipate and take with you warmer clothes.

However, precipitation does change. The wet season in Puerto Maldonado is from October to April, receiving about 150 mm of rain each month. The dry season runs from April to December, with about 60 mm of rain per month. Likewise, the months when it rains the most in this city tend to be from November to April.

The rain does not usually last all day and begins in the late afternoon, so it can last all night and often disappears in the morning. Regardless of wet or dry periods, rain in the jungle is a fact of life, so plan your luggage well for wet weather. In fact, if it were not for the rain, the rainforest would not be able to maintain its incredible diversity.

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Wildlife observation months

The Madre de Dios and Cusco region is one of the most biodiverse protected areas on earth. The Puerto Maldonado’s protected areas are full of incredible wildlife viewing opportunities, including the Tambopata National Reserve and Manu National Park.

A unique feature of the Amazon rainforest is the number of macaw clay licks, where colorful parrots and other birds, as well as mammals, go to eat clay by the river for its medicinal properties. These areas offer incredible possibilities to see hundreds of brightly colored parrots visiting the clay lick.

In addition, the clay licks are most active from August to December, as they tend to be less active from April to July. Similarly, the trees around Puerto Maldonado bear fruit in the wettest months, from October to April. This coincides with macaw activity in the clay licks.

Therefore, many different animals, from Tambopata monkeys to parrots, feed on this seasonal buffet and can be seen more easily in the jungle. However, many people consider the dry season, i.e. April to December, a good time to see wildlife.

This is because animals gather around fewer and smaller terrestrial pools of water. Also, as there is less water, it is easier to see aquatic and semi-aquatic animals such as:

• Giant river otter
• The anaconda
• The alligator

Celebrations in Puerto Maldonado

The city of Puerto Maldonado commemorates its foundation on July 10. On this date in 1901, Don Juan Villalta was the leader of an Amazonian expedition down the Tambopata River, where he initiated the settlement. This humble rainforest town later became the capital of the Madre de Dios region.

So, when to visitwhen to visit Puerto Maldonado? If you would like to be part of the celebration of the city of Puerto Maldonado, then consider traveling in July. But, if you prefer to contemplate the beautiful vegetation of the Amazon rainforest, consider visiting this city during the wet months, as this is when the forest bears fruit.

Now you know what is the best best time to travel to the Peruvian jungle.! We also recommend you to contact the lodge of your choice that offers you the best comfort. We hope you enjoyed this information!

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