| Location The department of Madre de Dios is located in the southeastern part of Peru. |
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Area 85 182 km2 |
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Altitude 183 m.a.s.l. |
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Weather maximum 34º C and minimum 21º
C. The rainy season runs from December through March. |
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Access |
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By land
The most recommended routes are as follows:
Lima-Arequipa-Cusco-Puerto Maldonado (2 024 km). The trip takes about 42 h.
Lima-Nasca-Abancay-Cusco- Puerto Maldonado (1 619 km). The trip takes about 43 h. |
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By land | by river From Cusco to
Paucartambo- Salvación by land, from Boca Manu-Colorado on boat along the Madre de Dios river to Puerto Maldonado, the trip takes about 4 days. |
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By air There are routine flights from Lima (about 1 h 30 min) and Cusco (about 45 min). |
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