2 Best Restaurants in The Amazon Basin, Peru

Dawn on the Amazon Café

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A great place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the menu here is so vast that even the pickiest eaters will find something to tempt their tummies. Selections include lighter fare such as soups and salads, as well as heartier mains that include Peruvian favorites, American-style comfort food, international dishes, and plenty of vegetarian/vegan options. Coffee, smoothies, and desserts round out the menu so no matter what time of day you go to people-watch along the malecón, you will leave satisfied.

Gustitos del Cura

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Conveniently located on the Plaza de Armas, this popular restaurant is a good spot for a light meal, dessert, or a fresh fruit drink. The menu includes a selection of sandwiches and salads, tamales, and entrees like chicken cordon bleu, but most people come for the homemade pastries and ice creamflavored with castañas (Brazil nuts) and local rainforest fruits such as aguaje and camu camu. Wooden tables fill the front room, next to the display cases, and there is a large patio in back. A Swiss priest known as Padre Xavier opened it, and the profits go to a home for at-risk children in Puerto Maldonado.

Peruvian Breakfast Lunch Dinner Dessert Quick Bite $ Family
Jr. Loreto 258, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru
082-572–175
Known For
  • homemade ice cream
  • light meals
  • tropical fruit juices
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed., No credit cards, Reservations not accepted