History
- January 5, 1900: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of San Domingo de Urubamba from the Diocese of Cusco
- July 4, 1913: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Urubamba y Madre de Dios
- March 10, 1949: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Maldonado
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