“A 1.7-million-hectare UNESCO site protecting the entire watershed from the Andean highlands to the lowland Amazon; this is the most biodiverse place on the planet; navigate the Manu River by dugout canoe in late August; the red clay banks are crowded with hundreds of macaws at the clay licks; the sound of their squawking is deafening while the air is saturated with the smell of river silt.”
About Manu Biosphere Reserve
A 1.7-million-hectare UNESCO site protecting the entire watershed from the Andean highlands to the lowland Amazon; this is the most biodiverse place on the planet; navigate the Manu River by dugout canoe in late August; the red clay banks are crowded with hundreds of macaws at the clay licks; the sound of their squawking is deafening while the air is saturated with the smell of river silt.
Why Visit
Manu Biosphere Reserve is one of Peru's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
✦ Insider Tips
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Visit Manu Biosphere Reserve early in the morning to avoid crowds and catch the best light.
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Check local weather conditions before planning your trip.
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Peru has seasonal variations — research the best time of year for your visit.
