Manu Biosphere Reserve

The Manu Biosphere Reserve is one of the most diverse areas in Peru and South America.


Contents

Understand


History

Landscape

Flora and fauna

Climate

Get in

Fees/Permits

It is important to get the permits in advanced to enter to the park. INRENA is the Goverment office in charged of the permits. This can be done and paid through the 8 different official operators in the Manu park.

Get around

There are two way to get Manu.

1.- It is possible to enter in a combination by bus and boat and leave through the same boat/bus combination. This option can be a long trip.

2.- By plane from Cusco arriving directly to the jungle lowlands It will take about 40 to 45 minutes. InkaNatura is offering flights five times per week using a Cessan Grand Caravan. [1]

3.- The final option is enter by the combination bus/boat and leave by plane.

See

Do

Buy

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Lodging

There are several lodges and camps in the Manu area. Here you can find a list of some

Manu Wildlife Center. Considered the best in the area. [2].

Camping

Official tour operators in the Manu National park offering different options for camping.

InkaNatura offers the Manu Wildlife Tented camps. [3]

Backcountry

Stay safe

Contact an official tour operator in the area.

Get out

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