Puerto Rico and the Manuripi reserve
Pando Department · Jungle and tropics
Puerto Rico is a small Pando town where the Manuripi river joins the Tahuamanu. It's the gateway to the Manuripi reserve: lakes, Brazil-nut forest and remarkable wildlife. In June, a big sport-fishing championship takes place at the confluence.
200 maltitude
2 to 3 daysto spend there
Things to do
- Manuripi Amazon reserve
- Where the Manuripi meets the Tahuamanu
- Fishing championship in June
What to eat
- River fishSurubí, pacú or dorado, grilled over a wood fire or fried, with rice, cassava and plantain. Delicious by the water, in the Llanos and the Amazon.
- MasacoMashed plantain or cassava with charque or cheese. Rich and filling.
Tip. 3 to 4 h from Cobija by road. Arrange the reserve visit in advance.
How to get to Puerto Rico
Cobija Road (bus, car) · 3 to 4 h
Bus or shared taxi from Cobija.
Partly unpaved road.
Photos of Puerto Rico and the Manuripi reserve
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San Ignacio de MoxosA former Jesuit mission on the Beni plains, famous for the Ichapekene Piesta (UNESCO).
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RiberaltaAn Amazon river port where the Beni meets the Madre de Dios, capital of the Brazil nut.
GuayaramerínA border town on the Mamoré river, facing the Brazilian town of Guajará-Mirim.