National Park & Nature
Parque Nacional Manu
📍 Parque Nacional Manu, Puerto Maldonado, Peru
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Peru, Puerto Maldonado
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- 4-9 days
- Ticket Price
- Permit and guide needed; lodges pricey (local rates)
- Address
- Parque Nacional Manu, Puerto Maldonado, Peru
- Coordinates
- -12.2000, -71.4000
Introduction
Manú National Park in the Peruvian Amazon is among the most biodiverse places on Earth, spanning Andean slopes, cloud forest and lowland rainforest — a World Heritage biosphere reserve since 1987. Toucans, macaws, tapir and jaguar live here; reached via Cusco or Puerto Maldonado, with limited lodge capacity.
✨ Highlights
1
Peak biodiversity
Vertical bands from highlands to rainforest; species density tops the world.
2
Flagship species
Macaws, toucans, tapir and jaguar all leave tracks.
3
World Heritage
UNESCO biosphere reserve since 1987; highest protection.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Accessed from Puerto Maldonado / Cusco to Manú, Peru
→Time needed：Recommended 4–7 days deep visit
→Ticket Information：Permit and guide needed; lodges pricey (local rates)
💡 Tips
• Permits and lodges are tight — book weeks ahead.
• Entering from Puerto Maldonado is shorter than the Cusco route.
• Hot, humid, buggy — mosquito protection and vaccines matter.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Parque Nacional Manu?
Permit and guide needed; lodges pricey (local rates)
Any practical tips for visiting Parque Nacional Manu?
Permits and lodges are tight — book weeks ahead. Entering from Puerto Maldonado is shorter than the Cusco route.
How long should I spend at Parque Nacional Manu?
A typical visit takes 4-9 days.
