TOURISTIC DESCRIPTION OF MADRE DE DIOS

Madre de Dios it is destined to become one of the most attractive touristic destinations in the world of primitive nature, an abundant and varied flora and fauna we can find in this area. Besides, it is only thirty minutes from Cuzco by plane.

To access the Manu National Park, one of the most famous in the world, it is necessary to trace the Madre de Dios River for two full days. There is no place on earth that has many species of plants and animals, which is why he is considered the greatest refuge of genetic diversity. It also serves as a refuge for ethnic group who are away from the world.

Lake Sandoval is another important attraction for tourists. It is one of the most beautiful lakes in the area. At the site are preserved species in danger of extinction, like the giant river otters and black caimans.

It should be noted that Madre de Dios has been considered a mythical area.

REMARKABLE ASPECTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT

Puerto Maldonado is required to access some of the national parks and reserves in the area, and has been, at various times, an important center for rubber, wood, gold and oil. Currently two of the main economic activities there are eco-tourism and chest nut harvesting.

• "Natural beauty"

In Madre de Dios are famous sunsets acquires unparalleled beauty.

• Economic activities:

         It is considered the major crops of rice, corn, coffee and fruit.
         It has the wealth of metals and oil, with the breeding of bovines.

• Folklore:

         This department is characterized as representative in their myths and legends, the                best known are: the jaguar, the changana cuy and Suri.

         

         The processes of modern cultural development, are experiencing in native                            communities, running the risk of losing the traditions, customs, legends

GASTRONOMY

• Juane: mass of rice tostick with chunks of chicken wrapped in banana leaves and cooked.
• Inchicapi: chicken soup with peanuts, cilantro and yucca.
• Timbuche: fish soup with green bananas and sacha cilantro (herb that mimics the taste and smell of cilantro).
• Roast venison: with rice and green banana.
• Tacacho with cecina: grilled or fried planta in mashed with butter and dried meat.
• Roast picuro: Amazonian rodent very tasty meat grille don charcoal.
• Broth carachama: thick fish soup called carachama with bananas and cilantro.

• The Mazato: Yuca fact, water and sugar.
• The Aguagina: Aguaje fact, water and sugar.
• The Ungurahui: Ungurahui fact, water and sugar.
• El Chapo: Banana fact, Water, sugar and milk.
• Cocona: made of Cocona, water and sugar.
• The huarapo: A drink cane juice, boiled and fermented. This drink the wine from caneis also derived.

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 

In the Peruvian jungle there are several tropical fruit s that are nutritious, they are medicinal and help prevent and cure various diseases. They are exported all over the world

• The Aguaje, is rich in vitamin A, being five times the carrot.
• The CamuCamu
• The Papaya is a traditional fruit, but it represents one of the most exported fruits
• El Mamey, is a fruit that has antibiotic properties

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Climate: Madre de Dios has a tropical climate (hot and humid) more often rains in the months of November through April.

SPORTS TO BE EXERCISED

The circuit "the Carachamayo", located 15 minutes from Puerto Maldonado, FESTIAMAZONIA began during the 2013 festival, in the festival of San Juan. It also offers the possibility to practice extreme sports like Zip Line of almost 100 meters through the swamp, boating lake and Tree clip, launch into space from the top of a tree with a harness.

ECOTOURISM

The observation of nature has become quite a hobby for those who love nature and animals.

HOLIDAY CALENDARY

• On June 24 is celebrated Saint. Juan feast.
• On July 12^th is the anniversary of Puerto Maldonado.
• On September 26^th: Tourist week in Puerto Maldonado.
• On November 6^th Feast of the native community of royal palm.
• Madre de Dios’s anniversary is the most important holiday, celebrated on December 26^th.