Getting to Puerto Maldonado
There are just two main ways to get to Puerto Maldonado, in the southern Peruvian Amazon - by air or by land.
By air:
Flights to Puerto Maldonado depart throughout the day from both Cusco (1 hour away) and Lima (1 1/2 hours away).
By land:
You can take a 12-hour bus ride from Cusco, which is a more economical option but also considerably less comfortable than the plane, since it is a much longer and more winding journey.