Madre de Dios

Choose your most comfortable pair of shoes for walking, adjust them and tie the laces tightly because in Madre de Dios, you will merge with your footwear. This region, located in the southeast of Peru, preserves nature in its purest state. Trees embracing each other while herds of monkeys swiftly traverse them. While you appreciate this unique spectacle, you will hear in the background the melodious song of macaws nesting in this area.

 

Your first stop is likely to be the city of Puerto Maldonado, the capital of Madre de Dios. Here, you will find a wide range of hotels to choose from according to your needs. Once you are settled in this city, take the opportunity to learn a bit about its history.

 

You should not miss the Biodiversidad viewpoint, located less than two kilometers from the Main Square; the Tambopata Butterfly House, where you can observe unique specimens; and the Exhibition Hall of Archaeology, Paleontology, and Amazonian Traditional Costumes of the Department of Culture, which is just minutes away from the city center.

 

 

Where biodiversity is felt

 

Everything mentioned so far may have impressed you. However, you haven't seen the best of Madre de Dios yet: three enormous sanctuaries full of magic and nature await you. The third largest region in Peru is home to the Manu National Park, recognized as a core area of the Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO (1977) and declared a Natural World Heritage Site (1987).

 

This natural space is not only a spectacle for the eyes but also a focal point of concentration for species of flora and fauna, many of them unique. For example, the famous Andean cock-of-the-rock, the national bird of Peru, lives in its territory. Moreover, within its boundaries, there are still populations grouped in 30 different peasant communities that continue to practice ancient techniques.

 

You also can visit the Tambopata National Reserve and the Bahuaja Sonene National Park. The former is described as a paradisiacal place where nature merges with you with every step you take. This protected natural reserve is globally considered one with the most biological diverse. In turn, it is not only a necessary journey for biology enthusiasts but also for adventurers. Travel to Sandoval and Sachavacayoc lakes, where you can ride a boat and witness the clay licks of macaws, parakeets, and parrots.

 

The relatively unexplored Bahuaja Sonene National Park hosts a great biodiversity. You will find hundreds of mammals, reptiles, and fish, nearly a thousand species of birds, and over 20 000 species of plants. It is the home of incredible species such as the marsh deer, the maned wolf, the black caiman, and the giant anteater.

 

If you want to connect with nature, Madre de Dios is the perfect place to merge with the environment.

 

 

Tambopata, Province of Tambopata