The journey from Ayapata to Puerto Maldonado was my most amazing and varied single day of travel ever. Seeing glaciers, tropical jungle and other magnificent landscapes all on the same day is hard to beat.
In late September 2016 Rocío and I wanted to get from Ayapata, Puno Region to Puerto Maldonado in Madre de Dios during daylight to view the scenery. There was no direct day transport, not even from Macusani. Using local advice, we reached our destination via the following steps:
- Ayapata to Macusani Bus Terminal: van
- Macusani Bus Terminal to Macusani Terminal Terrestre: mototaxi
- Macusani Terminal Terrestre to Lechemayo: van
- Lechemayo to Mazuko: mototaxi
- Mazuko to Puerto Maldonado: shared car
Ayapata to Macusani Bus Terminal by Van
A mountain with sheer cliffs towers over this building between Ayapata and Macusani Continue reading
