{"id":10272,"date":"2022-07-13T16:37:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T16:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/blog\/travel-to-puerto-maldonado-the-guide-on-how-to-get-there-and-where-to-stay\/"},"modified":"2022-07-13T16:37:25","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T16:37:25","slug":"travel-to-puerto-maldonado-the-guide-on-how-to-get-there-and-where-to-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotupa.pe\/en\/blog\/travel-to-puerto-maldonado-the-guide-on-how-to-get-there-and-where-to-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel to Puerto Maldonado: the guide on how to get there and where to stay"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you decided to visit the Tambopata National Reserve in Madre de Dios, known as the capital of biodiversity because it concentrates an important amount of wildlife? Then, the next step would be to look for a
\n tour to Puerto Maldonado<\/a>
\n<\/strong> to connect with nature and get to know the species that the jungle has to offer.<\/p>\n

Connecting with nature gives you the chance to walk through the jungle, listen to its voice and meet its inhabitants in perfect harmony. If you want to live this fascinating experience, here is a complete guide on how to get to Puerto Maldonado<\/strong>, where to stay and the activities you can do.<\/p>\n

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\u00bf<\/b>Where is the city of Puerto Maldonado located?<\/strong>?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The city of Puerto Maldonado<\/strong> is located next to Cusco, in the Madre de Dios region, which is the third largest department of Peru. In other words, this city sits along the banks of the Madre de Dios River and is surrounded by a thick Amazon jungle.<\/p>\n

In addition, Puerto Maldonado is located right next to the border with Brazil and Bolivia, which means that it shares the Amazon rainforest with these countries. In this small town you will be able to make several excursions with incredible sunsets and fun activities for the whole family.<\/p>\n

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\u00bf<\/b>How to get to Puerto Maldonado<\/strong>?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Getting to the city of Puerto Maldonado does not take long, as we mentioned, it is located in the southeast of Peru. If you decide to go by plane, you can go from Lima in a direct flight of 1 hour and a half. In addition, you could also fly from Cusco in just 30 minutes to Puerto Maldonado at Padre Aldamiz Airport.<\/p>\n

Similarly, you can also reach Puerto Maldonado<\/strong> by bus or in your own car. Many people visit this city by bus from Cusco, as it is the most economical route. From Cusco, the easiest place to see the Amazon rainforest is Puerto Maldonado, thanks to a recently built road connecting the two cities.<\/p>\n

If you have time, we suggest you travel by tour bus, as the views along the way are absolutely breathtaking. You climb to more than 4,000 meters above sea level and drive along the top of a mountain. It is a real visual experience to watch the landscape change from cool mountain tops to thick jungle, rivers and heat in a matter of hours.<\/p>\n

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\u00bf<\/b>Where to stay in Puerto Maldonado<\/strong>?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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The city of Puerto Maldonado is a good place to spend a vacation, do activities and tour the jungle<\/strong>. In this city you can find two types of accommodation: hotels and ecolodges.<\/p>\n

Hotels usually include breakfast and airport transfers, so you have to find out where to eat and what activities to do. While ecolodges include everything in their packages.<\/p>\n

The ecolodges are designed for those seeking an in-depth exploration of the Amazon rainforest. Include everything: ground and river transportation from or to Padre Aldamiz airport in the city of Puerto Maldonado, activities and excursions, all meals and lodging.<\/p>\n

But if all lodges include the same, what is the difference in the experience? The following are some of the amenities offered at Sotupa Eco Lodge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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