Peru, Puerto Maldonado - Amazon Basin

Not much to do here other than see the jungle. You have two options, either book accommodation and tours at a jungle lodge or hire an independent guide.
We were approached at the airport and in town by a few guides touting their services. They wanted to charge $35 a day. Some seemed organised and knew what they were talking about but it's difficult to know who you can be sure of. Accomodation and food is normally very basic.

We ended up booking at a lodge which was great but obviously more expensive.
See our accommodation post for info.

There was good internet at ZonaVirtual near Plaza de Armas.

We had a superb pizza at Pizzeria El Hornito on the Plaza de Armas.

If you take a tour with a lodge transport to and from the airport should be included.
We made our own way into town and a autorickshaw cost 7 soles.
The domestic departure tax was 12 soles.
There are a few overpriced shops in the small airport.