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This immense 1.5-million-hectare park has successive canopies of vegetation rising from 150 to 4,200 metres above sea level. The tropical forest in the lower tiers contains an unrivaled variety of animal and plant species. Some 850 species of birds have been identified and rare species such as the giant otter and the giant armadillo have found refuge there. Jaguars are often sighted in the park. Recognized as a natural heritage of mankind and a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, Manu is an

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This immense 1.5-million-hectare park has successive canopies of vegetation rising from 150 to 4,200 metres above sea level. The tropical forest in the lower tiers contains an unrivaled variety of animal and plant species. Some 850 species of birds have been identified and rare species such as the giant otter and the giant armadillo have found refuge there. Jaguars are often sighted in the park.

Recognized as a natural heritage of mankind and a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, Manu is an example of intact jungle, the virgin Amazon far from civilization.


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Manu Biosphere Reserve

As one of the largest conservation units on earth, this immense 1.5-million-hectare park contains an incredible variety of animal and plant species, including some 850 species of birds and numerous ...
Hiking, Trekking, Birdwatching, Eco-Tour
Manu , Peru

Llama Carting

Llama taxis are offered at the most southern point of Manu National Park in the grasslands. They are let by local peasants and are a great opportunity to get off a bus and ride from the Andean ...
Birdwatching, Activity Info.
Manu , Peru

Mountain Biking

Mountain biking is a relatively new activity in Peru. The trips range from onesthose within the Manu area, to those that go from Cusco to Manu. A popular route is from Tres Cruces to La Unión. In ...
Bicycling, Activity Info.
Manu , Peru
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