General Information

The Manu National Park, named after the Manu River, was declared “World Biosphere Reserve” by the UNESCO in 1977, and later, in 1987 Natural Heritage of Humanity. Due to its different altitudes, the Park comprises several eco-systems, in which more than 860 species of birds, 200 species of mammals, a great variety of reptiles, including the boa constrictor, and 10% of all existing plants on Earth can be found.

The park covers a surface of almost 2.000.000 m², where approximately 20,000 native inhabitants live. A significant number of different ethnic groups are tribes which have never been in contact with the modern world and others are still nomads.
The biggest and best known group is the Machiguengas that is one of the few tribes that resisted the expansion of the Inca Empire.

The Intangible Zone (“Zona Núcleo o Zona Intangible”)
The native population lives in this sector, which is the protected area of the National Park. Outsiders cannot enter this restricted area.

The Reserved Zone (“Zona de Amortiguación o Zona Reservada”)
This area is for research, and tourism is allowed in a limited way. All the projects and programs are under permanent government supervision.

The Cultural Zone („Zona Cultural”)
This area at the verge of the Manu Park is open to everybody. There are both private and public properties for the agricultural use of the natural resources. The populations main activities are agriculture and livestock farming. Many people work also in inter-region commerce and tourism.

Tours in the Cultural Zone

Albergue Eco Turístico "Villa Carmen"
This is a program to live the jungle on a budget.
(by bus) Acupari’s special price US$30.- per day, all services included.

The Albergue Villa Carmen is a very extensive private property located 210 km from Cusco . (Map)
Excursions on foot or by horse, by boat (long wooden boats with outboard motor) are available. There is also the possibility to visit the impressive waterfalls “GOLONDRINAS” and “LUCUMAYO”. Daily programs can be organized upon request.
map - The complete program - Visits are possible anytime after arrangement


Manu Blanquillo
8 days (Bus) or 6 days (flight) - ( min. 2 people.)
US$ 754,- Acupari Price US$ 671,-

Extensive tour by bus and boat in the jungle to Blanquillo.
Day and night walking-tours, observation of animals from a disguised boat and from an observation tower (42 m), and a visit to the Piro indigenous village. It also includes a visit to a macaw clay-lick as well as a mammals lick.
Destinations: Maquyisapayoj, Blanquillo, Camungo lake, Boca Manu.
Extensive tour by bus and boat in the jungla to Blanquillo (map)
Animals to be seen: birds, monkeys, caimans, fish, and tapirs.
map - Dates see below


Manu
4 days (Bus) - (min. 2 people)

Tour to Manu by bus and boat. It includes a visit to a macaw clay-lick, day and night walking-tours, overnight in a lodge.
Animals to be seen: birds (Gallito de las Rocas / Cock of the rocks) monkeys, caimans, fish.
map - Dates see below


Manu
3 days (Min. 2 people.) (Flight)

By plane to Boca Manu and Blanquillo in the jungle. (see map)
Walking tours in the surroundings, boat trips, overnight in a special platform with mosquito nets to observe mammals. A visit to a macaw clay-lick.
Animals to be seen: birds (Macaws), monkeys, caimans, tapirs, insects, frogs, etc.
map - Dates (see below)

Tours in the Reserved Zone

Manu National Park
8 days (Bus) or 6 days (flight) (Min. 4 people)

Extensive tour to Manu National Park by boat, day and night walking-tours, animal observation at the lakes and from the observation tower. (see map)
Overnight on special platforms in the Albergue Machiguenga and camping by the river.
Destinations: Blanquillo, Maquisapayoj, Albergue Matsiguenka, Boca Manu.
Animals to be seen: monkeys, birds, insects, caimans, tapirs, turtels, jaguars, etc.
map - Dates see below


Manu
4 days (Min. 2 people.) (Flight)

By plane to Boca Manu and Blanquillo in the jungle. (see map)
Walking tours in the surroundings, boat trips, overnight in a special platform with mosquito nets to observe mammals. A visit to a macaw clay-lick.
Animals to be seen: birds (Macaws), monkeys, caimans, tapirs, insects, frogs, etc.
map - Dates see below