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PERU NATIONAL PARKS

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Peru National Parks

The National Parks are representative examples of the natural diversity and the ecological unities in our country.

National Parks are: Cutervo, Tingo Maria, Manu, Huascaran , Cerros of Amotape, Rio Abiseo, Yanachaga Chimellen Bahuaja Sonene.

Manu National Park

Manu National Park 8D/7N Tour

Manu National Park is located west of Puerto Maldonado. Access is easier and cheaper from Cusco. It takes a one and a half-day journey by bus and boat. A more comfortable but expensive option is a 25-minute flight from Cusco.

This park is reknowned as a "Natural Heritage of Humankind" and "Biosphere´s Reserve" by the Unesco. It is a formidable place for watching the nature in its greatness. Millions of species are "displayed" here among reptiles, birds (1,000+ species), fishes, monkeys (13 species), mammals and felines. The flora (20,000+ species) is also exhuberant, for example, in one hectare there has been found more than 250 tree´s species. All these facts make the Manu national park to be the most biodiverse one in the world.

Created in 1973, Manu is the biggest national park in Peru. With an area of 1'532,806 hectares it protects all the flora and fauna communities of the south-eastern rainforest. In its lands are settled some ancient native tribes like the Machiguenga, Mashco Piros, Amahuacas, Wachipaeri and Kugapakori, which are also protected. There is a Biological Station called Cocha Cashu where all the scientists from all over the world stay for months and is also an important spot in the park.

Manu National Park 8D/7N Tour

Traveller´s information:

 Location: Paucartambo and Manu provinces, in Cusco and Madre de Dios respectively.
Altitude: 4,000 (highlands area) to 240 masl (rainforest and main area).
When to go: From May to October (dry season). Days are hot and raining, fresh nights. Lot of mosquitoes!
Access: By land, Cusco - Paucartambo - Shintuya (10-12 hours dirt road) or Cusco - Paucartambo - Atalaya (8-9 hours dirt road), then continue by boat to Boca Manu (8 hours) and from here to the Manu park (8 hours). By air, take a plane from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado (30min) and then to Boca Manu (30min). Here take a boat to the park.
Lodging: There are some lodges in the Zona Reservada of Manu national park. Basic hotels in Boca Manu and some others in the land way from Cusco.
Requirements: If travelling by scientific purposes, you need an special permission from INRENA. All visitors are subject of strict rules to protect the biodiversity there. Entry fee.
Others: Guided tours in the area, make groups to avoid great numbers!!

Manu National Park 8D/7N Tour