Manu is a protected natural area of Peru, it contains many ecosystems and one of the largest samples of biodiversity in the region, represented by; plants, birds, mammals, reptiles and insects.
The Manu National Park is a protected natural space located in the southeast of Peru, partially located in the departments of Madre de Dios and Cusco, in the provinces of Manu and Paucartambo, with an area of 1,909,806 hectares. It extends from 1000 ft. at the confluence of the Manu River with the Madre de Dios River, up to more than 15000 ft. on the summit of the “Kañajhuay” mountain. The national park was created on May 29, 1973. In 1977, UNESCO recognized the Park as a Biosphere Reserve and in 1987 declared it a Natural Heritage of Humanity.
The rainy season runs from December to March, but throughout the year there may be unexpected rains. Temperatures in low-lying areas vary between 95° F during the day and 70° F at night.
Flora and fauna.- It is one of the most bio diverse regions in the world. In Manu it is possible to find all the variety of ecological floors that exist in the Amazon and this makes it one of the most appreciated protected areas. In a single hectare, up to 250 species of trees have been found. In the Manu Biosphere Reserve, 223 species of mammals and 1005 of birds have been recorded. It also holds the world record for diversity of amphibian (155) and reptile (132) species for a protected area.
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It is located in the Manu river basin, Cusco and Madre de Dios regions. It is a protected natural area that houses an exquisite biodiversity recognized worldwide and protected from human impact.
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