Elevation Useful information for travelers
Puerto Maldonado
Min.: 600 fasl (183 masl) (Puerto Maldonado) Max.: 1,640 fasl (500 masl) (Boca Manu)
Temperature Max.: 102 °F (39 °C) / Min.: 68 °F (20 °C)
To make your visit an enjoyable one Go on excursions along known and signposted tourist routes.
Take your lodging information with you: name, address, and phone number.
Exchange money or withdraw cash from ATMs at banks or authorized stores. Do not accept help from strangers.
Keep your original IDs, valuables, and credit cards that you will not use on excursions in custody or in your lodging’s safe.
Avoid getting on motorcycles or motorcycle taxis whose driver does not wear the vest that identifies him as member of a transport association.
Wear cotton clothing, comfortable sports shoes, a cap, sunscreen, repellent, and sunglasses.
During the rainy season (December to March) Get information about the condition of the roads and access paths. Remember to wear a waterproof poncho or jacket, sports shoes, rubber boots, and photo gear protectors.
When registering your visit with Customs and Migration Do not accept help from strangers to register your visit. If you have any question, talk to the staff of the Peruvian National Police or Migration.