Comprised in the Manu Biosphere Reserve and a UNESCO Humankind Natural Heritage site since 1987, the park’s vast animal and plant diversity thrive in the site’s more than 1.76 million hectares ranging from high Andean to tropical rainforest ecosystems where trees tower above 45 meters / 146 feet.

Numerous mammals (200 species), insects (one million), fish (120 types) and birds (1000). Varieties include giant otters, spectacled bear, pumas, jaguars, caimans, harpy eagles and maquisapa monkeys. Its wealth comes not only from nature but also from the cultures of 30 indigenous peasant and Amazon Indian communities living within its borders. Scenic sites include the Jaguar and Salvador oxbow lakes, the macaw clay lick and the painted stones of Pusharo.

Location: Departments of Cusco and Madre de Dios, province of Paucartambo, districts of Paucartambo and Piscota.
Area: 1 717 295.22 hectares
Altitude: 250-4050 masl.


Temperature: 10°C to 35°C
Rainy Season: January to March
Season: April - December.


Access:
From Cusco: By road and river: Land travel from Cusco to Shintuya and then by boat from Atalaya to Boca Manu (7 hours), Itahuania (6 hours) to conclude the 287 km / 178 miles trip.
By air and river boat: by light plane from Cusco to Boca Manu (30 minutes) and then by motor boat to the camp site (6 hours).


Activities: Nature observation, Birdwatching, Trekking, camping, investigation trips, photo and filmmaking.