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Madre de Dios Essentials
Madre de Dios serves as Peru’s primary biodiversity hub, encompassing the UNESCO-listed Manu Biosphere Reserve and the Tambopata National Reserve. The region features diverse ecosystems ranging from Andean cloud forests to lowland rainforests. Key highlights include the macaw-rich Chuncho Clay Lick, the oxbow waters of Lake Sandoval, and indigenous-managed lands like the Amarakaeri Communal Reserve. The capital, Puerto Maldonado, provides urban landmarks including a central observation tower and traditional markets selling regional Amazonian produce.
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Practical information
- Currency
- Peruvian Sol PEN · Card payments · Commonly accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 911
- Electricity
- 220 V · 60 HzType A / Type B / Type C
- Languages
- Aymara, Spanish, Quechua
- Tap water
- Not safe to drink
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +51
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