Manu Biosphere Reserve

One of the crown jewels of the Amazon region is the Manu Biosphere Reserve. Widely considered one of the most bio diverse regions on the planet, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a must see on any Amazonian adventure. The 1.5 million hectare Manu Biosphere Reserve has an incredible diversity of plants and animals and even has two ethnic groups that have had limited contact with 20th century mankind.

The Kogapacori and the Mashco Piro are jungle dwellers and still live their traditional lifestyles. Access to both groups are strictly regulated.

Entry to the Manu Biosphere Reserve is limited to people traveling with one of the eight companies licensed to operate in the Manu Biosphere Reserve. Accommodations are in comfortable safari camps and travel is via modern covered dugout boats with large outboard engines. With the most incredible diversity of flora and fauna found on planet Earth, the list of living things to see in the Manu Biosphere Reserve is almost endless. Much research takes place in Manu Biosphere Reserve and some areas are off limits, accessible only to scientists. A wide variety of animals can be seen by the average visitor, ranging from butterflies to jaguars and everything in between. The Manu Biosphere Reserve has 15% of the planets bird species and is considered a major birding hot spot.