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The manu biosphere Reserve is located in the rainforest between Cusco and Madre de Dios. It is one of the biggest tropical areas on the planet. At the end of the twentieth century, this area became famous for its rubber, mahogany wood and animal furs. In 1973 the government set its boundaries because of a potential threat to the ecosystem, and in 1987 the Natural Reserve was declared Mankind's Historical Monument Norwadays, the area of the Manu is almost 2 million hectares and fortunately this large tract of virgin jungle is carefully protected. The reserve has three sectors the National Park, a restricted area; the Cultural Zone, where there are villages and bases; and the Reserved Area, open to tourists and research activities. At Manu you can expect to see different endangered species; there are more than 800 bird species among which is the Cock of the Rock, a representative bird of Peru.
In addition, there are different species of mammals, bats and butterfies and 2000 species of plants. The trees found here are over forty-five meters tall. At present there are 30 Quechuas speaking communities and indigenous populations such as the Matsiguenka.
Arahuaca and Yine. The best way to get to Manu is via Cusco. The visitor has two options: first, an eight-to-twelve hour road trip to Atalaya or Shintuya bases and then a trip down the river; second a thrity-minute flight from Cusco to Boca Manu base plus a boat ride.We recomend that you arrange you tour in advance and come to Manu between May and August.
Location: 1400km , southeast of Lima
Altitude: de 4034 a 290 m.a.s.l |