Cross the longest bridge in Peru
Take a ride across the Puente Presidente Guillermo Billinghurst, the longest bridge in Peru. Also known as the Puente Continental, the suspension bridge was completed in 2011 as part of the Interoceánica Sur Highway. Its southern end is just a block from Puerto Maldonado’s Plaza de Armas, so it’s easy to cross for some excellent views of the Madre de Dios River and surrounding jungle.
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Puerto Maldonado
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Nature & Wildlife, National ParksRelated Guides

Visiting The Peruvian Amazon

The Andes mountain range runs north to south through Peru, a giant spine splitting the country into distinct geographic regions. To the west of the Andes lies the coastal strip, a rain shadow area of deserts and large coastal cities.

Visiting Puerto Maldonado

In comparison to Iquitos and the northern Amazon, the southern region around Puerto Maldonado sits at a slightly higher altitude and has much more dry land. This makes for better year-round wildlife-spotting and nature hikes through the forest.