El Faro at Wasai Lodge

Puerto Maldonado


A pleasing and popular little spot that charges above-average prices for way-above-average Amazonian food, with a few surprises such as the divine ceviche with camu camu fruit. It overlooks the little plaza with the statue of the faro (lighthouse), hence the name.


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