EXPLORE MANU NATIONAL PARK 8 DAYS
EXPLORE MANU NATIONAL PARK
National Park of Manu The Manu biosphere reserve is an extensive national park located in southeastern Peru, which encompasses Andean mountains, cloud forests and low jungle. It stands out for its rich biodiversity, with hundreds of species of birds, such as the macaws, which feed on clay found in quarries such as Blanquillo. The boats sail the Manu River and cross the Amazon jungle, where jaguars, black caimans and spider monkeys liv.One of the main attractions of the park are the clay licks, regularly visited by flocks of macaws as well as other species of fauna, who come here looking for food. The park contains some 221 species of mammal, including the otorongo (jaguar), black panther tapir, collared peccary, deer, capybara, spider monkey, etc. In terms of birds, highlights include the harpy eagle, jabiru, roseate spoonbill, jungle goose and the cock of the rock. Inside the park there is a metal tower 18 meters high and an elevated walkway with a platform that makes it easier to spot birds and to grasp the immensity of the forest from the treetops.
For more information and details how to make a booking please E-mail Picchu Machu Adventure an Ecological Tour Operator in Cusco Peru at: info@picchu-machu.com
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- Vacation Style Holiday Type
- Activity Level Moderate
- Group Size Medium Group
MANU
- LOCATION: On the western edge of the Amazon basin, in the departments of Cusco and Madre de Dios, which covers the entire Manu river basin.
- CREATION: May 29, 1973, by Supreme Decree No. 0644-73-AG
- EXTENTSIONxtension: 1 716 295.22 hectares.
- COUNTRY: Peru
- ADDRESS: Madre de Dios
- SURFACE AREA: 17,163 km²
- TRAINING: May 29, 1973
- DEGREE OF PROTECTION: World Heritage
Things you should bring for the Manu Trip:
- mosquito repellent
- long sleeved shirts (cotton is better)
- cotton socks
- sandals
- rain gear
- long pants
- bathing suit
- hiking shoes
- binoculars (you can also rent them from)
- camera and films (400 and 200 ASA)
- plastic bags for clothes and camera etc.
- personal things (soap, toilet paper. towel etc.)
- hat (or handkerchief)
- sun blocker, sun glasses
- sleeping bag (can also be rented)
- flashlight (with spare bulb and batteries)
- day pack
- rubber boots ( only in rainy season, Jan. -April))
For more information and details how to make a booking please E-mail Picchu Machu Adventure an Ecological Tour Operator in Cusco Peru at:
info@picchu-machu.com
- Professional Guide specialized in Manu,
- specialized birding guide on request
- Entrance to National Park
- Cook
- Food (three meals per day, vegetarian on request)
- Private bus and boat transportation
- Camping equipment,mosquito netting (except your personal sleeping bag)
- Entrance to Macaw Clay Lick, Lakes
- Medical supplies
- Radio communication
- Your only extra expenses will be first breakfast,
- water for the first day,
- soft drinks,
- alcoholic drinks,
- snacks,
- souvenirs,
- tips and the last dinner
- Sleeping bag
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- Moderate first Day on MANU NATIONAL PARK: CUSCO TO PILCOPATA:
- Moderate Second Day on MANU NATIONAL PARK: PILCOPATA TO BLANQUILLO:
- Moderate Third Day on MANU NATIONAL PARKN: BLANQUILLO MACAW CLAY LICK TO MAQUISAPAYOJ:
- Moderate Fourth Day on MANU NATIONAL PARK: MAQUISAPAYOJ TO ALBERGUE MATSIGUENKA:
- Moderate Fifth Day on MANU NATIONAL PARK: EXPLORING COCHA SALVADOR:
- Moderate Sixth Day on MANU NATIONAL PARK: COCHA SALVADOR TO CUSCO OR YANAYACO:
- Moderate Seventh Day on MANU NATIONAL PARK: YANAYACU TO PILCOPATA:
- Moderate Eighth day on MANU NATIONAL PARK: PILCOPATA TO CUSCO:
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COLLPA COLORADO – SENA PERU – BOLIVIA Collpa de Guacamayos The "Collpa" is a Quechua name for the places where many species of animals congregate to eat mineral salts from the soil. Scientists believe that this behavior complements the diet of these animals. However, others believe that the ingestion of soil reduces the toxic effects of some wild fruits and seeds. There is also a collpa of macaws in the Pariamanu river The spectacular Tambopata high river collpas have made the Tambopata National Reserve famous. Hundreds of individuals of various species of parrots and macaws gather in this place. Some of the common species seen in these places are the blue and gold macaw, scarlet, red and green also blue-headed parrots and parakeets. Monkeys, tapirs, deer and capybaras are also seen frequently,
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Manu Cultural Zone Tours Manu Cultural Zone Tours Manu Cultural Zone Tours The Manu Cultural Zone Tours - 3, 4 or 5 days - take you to the cloud forest of the eastern slopes of the Andes (Manu road) and to the upper lowland forest (around 500 - 600m altitude) of Manu. Great place for bird and monkey observation. Tours are also suitable for families with younger children.
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EXPLORE MANU NATURE 4 DAYS Otters are the most charismatic and intelligent animals in the world. Literally, hundreds of people travel to the Peruvian Amazon just to see the Giant River Otters, and while they may be the most famous species in the Amazon, it is not the only one hiding in the forests and streams of Tambo Blanquillo - Reserva Privada and the Manu National Park. In this blog post, the presentations of the otter species that can be seen on our tours, and within our private reserve.