PROTECTED AREAS: MANU NATIONAL PARK & MANU JUNGLE TOURS

Areas Manu National Park- Explore the Shores of Vilcanota – Manu Jungle Expeditions:

The Vilcanota River cuts through a dramatic canyon over 100 feet deep, its powerful waters crashing against the jagged cliffs.

Amidst a lush landscape of mosses, orchids, and epiphytes with translucent yellow leaves, the river roars as it

carves its way through this breathtaking terrain.

On a narrow ledge, we observe the river’s passage between these ancient cliffs, sculpted over centuries by relentless erosion.

Then, as if appearing from nowhere, two agile figures race upstream, moving effortlessly through the turbulent waters.

These are the torrent ducks (Merganetta armata), remarkable birds perfectly adapted to navigate the fierce currents of mountain streams. Manu Jungle Trips

Found in the wild, fast-flowing rivers at elevations above 1,000 meters, these ducks thrive in unpolluted waters.

Their incredible swimming and diving abilities enable them to access a rich supply of aquatic insects and larvae, undisturbed by competitors.

In the same habitat, the smaller dipper (Cinclus leucocephalus), a tiny black-and-white bird, also hunts for underwater food, demonstrating a similar talent for swimming.

As we leave the river behind and continue along the shore, the vibrant world of the high jungle reveals itself.

Fuchsia-colored flowers attract hungry hummingbirds, whose rapid movements pollinate the blossoms with pollen attached to their foreheads.

Nearby, emerald beetles seem to struggle to navigate through the dense floral labyrinth, while the forest floor

teems with colorful butterflies drawn to overripe fruit.

The sight of caterpillars with bizarre, otherworldly appearances adds to the surreal beauty of this ecosystem.Manu Jungle Trips

Flora and Fauna of   Areas Manu National Park .

The high jungle is also home to elusive creatures like the Andean bear (or spectacled bear), a solitary, vegetarian species that thrives in the cloud forests.

We might also encounter the pudú (Pudu mephistopheles), a miniature deer no taller than a foot, which roams in

search of buds and fallen vegetation.

As we venture further into the forest, the chorus of bird songs fills the air, their calls resonating through the humid, dense atmosphere.

The sanctuary of Machu Picchu, part of this protected region, is home to over 300 species of birds, including both

massive condors and tiny, vibrant tanagers.

The region’s abundant flora supports a dazzling array of hummingbirds, each with specialized beaks adapted to

pollinate different species of flowers.

Some of these birds are so small that they seem to hover like insects, while others are larger than the flowers they feed from.

In the trees, pisonay and qeuña trees stand tall, their branches filled with bright red flowers, while mosses, lichens,

and bromeliads give the trees an appearance as though they are draped in a green, damp coat.

For botanists, this lush environment is a living museum, with plant species racing to claim every inch of space in the canopy. Manu Jungle Trips

Nightfall in Manu Park:

As night falls, the stars above appear more vivid than in any other place, their brilliance uninterrupted by city lights.

The only sounds that compete with the night sky are the gentle rustling of eucalyptus trees and the occasional call

of an animal in the distance.

The soft glow of the moon illuminates the river, guiding our way as we prepare for an early morning adventure in

search of one of the park’s most iconic creatures: the Cock of the Rock (Rupicola peruviana).

This stunning bird is known for its dramatic courtship display, where males compete for the attention of females in

a breathtaking spectacle of vibrant colors and complex behaviors.

Witnessing this ritual is a highlight of any visit to Manu, showcasing the unique and intricate natural processes of the cloud forest.  Manu Jungle Trips

Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary:

Machu Picchu, established as a protected area on January 8, 1981, spans 32,592 hectares of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

While most travelers know it for the iconic Inca citadel, the Sanctuary also encompasses 34 archaeological sites,

connected by the famed Inca Trail.Manu Jungle Trips

This region is not just an archaeological marvel; it is a natural paradise, teeming with diverse wildlife, including

the ucumari Andean bear, the quetzal, and the Cock of the Rock.

The Sanctuary’s creation serves to preserve both the archaeological treasures and the unique ecosystems found

within the cloud forest.

The region’s rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes are protected, while also benefiting local communities

through sustainable development programs.

The Inca settlements here are renowned for their harmonious relationship with the surrounding natural world, an

achievement that is still evident in the area’s ecological balance today. Manu Jungle Trips

Yanachaga-Chemillén National Park .

Founded on August 29, 1986, the Yanachaga-Chemillén National Park spans an incredible 122,000 hectares across

the districts of Oxapampa, Villa Rica, Huancabamba, and Pozuzo, in Pasco Province.

This diverse park is a treasure trove of flora and fauna, preserving ecosystems that date back to the Pleistocene era.

With altitudes ranging from 2,500 to 3,800 meters, the park protects a wide variety of species, including rare

orchids, bromeliads, and countless bird species.

The park’s primary goal is to protect the headwaters of the Palcazu, Pozuzo, and Huancabamba rivers, ensuring the

sustainability of agriculture in adjacent valleys while preventing soil erosion.

It also serves as a haven for native communities such as the Yaneshas and Amueshas, whose traditional ways of life

are deeply connected to the land. Manu Jungle Trips

Blue Mountains  Areas Manu National Park

Established on May 22, 2001, Blue Mountains National Park is one of Peru’s largest and most biodiverse protected

areas, covering over 1.3 million hectares. Amazonnia Rainforest

The park spans isolated montane forests and protects a wide range of  habitats, including high-altitude wetlands,

deep foothill lakes, and the biodiversity-rich lowland rainforests. Manu Macaw Clay Lick Blanquillo

Thanks to a collaborative conservation effort between the government and local organizations, such as CIMA (Center for

Conservation, Research, and Management of Natural Areas), the park is one of the country’s most vital conservation zones.in Manu Jungle Trips

Tambopata Candamo – Discovering the Amazon Jungle Paradise:

In the heart of the Amazon, Tambopata Candamo is a paradise for nature lovers and those seeking to immerse

themselves in the ancient wisdom of indigenous cultures. According to local legends, the fireflies of the Amazon are

the earthbound stars, waiting to reunite with their celestial counterparts. Stories like these, passed down through

generations, reflect the deep connection that the indigenous people have with the forest and its inhabitants.

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The Amazon River – Manu Jungle Trips

Amazonas Perú .

Arrives is home to approximately 25,000 plant species (10% of the world total) with 30% endemism. Of , 4,400 species are very useful and known properties in the The Amazon River – Manu Jungle Trips . Wildlife of Peru comes

to occupy the first place or number one in diversities of fish species (close to 2,000 species, and 10% of the world total); regarding the avifauna it is the second with more than (1,736 species); and third in amphibians (332 species); in third place in mammals with (460 species); and fifth place in reptiles (365 species) all these endemic / non-endemic species developed in the Amazon for many years ago . Tour Manu Park

The Amazon River – Manu Jungle Trips:

  is the largest river in the world, with the highest water volume, as well as the deepest. Its origins are in Peru, in the

region of Arequipa, province of Cailloma, on the snow-capped Mismi mountain, in the Carhuasanta ravine (river of the same name) at 5,597 m.a.s.l. (15°30’49”S and 71°40’36” W) This young river, essentially Andean, later

develops into the Apurimac River, which then forms the Ene River as it meets the River Mantaro. The Ene River then intersects with the Perene and the Tambo Rivers, and when it meets the Urubamba forms the Ucayali, finally joining the Maranon to be called the Amazon River – Manu Jungle Trips.

The Amazon River .

has a total length of 6,762 km, but only 3,713 km of this total is found in Peru. The delta that forms at the river’s

mouth as it flows into the Atlantic Ocean is 324 km wide and its plume goes almost 100 km out into the Ocean, draining 220,000 m3/s. Basin in Peru includes the basins of the Rivers Ucayali-Apurimac (its origin), the Maranon

Basin, the Madre de Dios River basin (on the Brazil- Bolivia border) and the basin of the River Putumayo (on the Colombian border).

The Amazonia River 

 Its tributaries, with more than 50,000 km over its trajectory, form the most extensive network of navigable rivers on the planet. Its waters feed off the rain drainage that bathes its basins and the melt-water from the thawing of the eastern and central snow-capped mountain slopes of the Andes. They also feed off water from

North of the equatorial line, that forms part of its drainage area. The narrower river-bed of the Amazon (during the dry season) has a width that varies between 2 and 5 km and a depth that fluctuates between 10 and 30 meters. The

wider river-bed (in rainy season) is characterized by extensive flooding of various kilometers of the land

bordering the river, leaving only small elevations of higher land above water. Due to the denseness of the vegetation however, these flooded areas are not visible.

The Amazonia

, like the other rivers in the rainforest, has sand and mud at the bottom of its river-bed. This base moves from the shores to the centre forming small islands where trunks and branches that are swept down the river at great speeds accumulate. These rivers are among the most important Peruvian tributaries of the Amazon Rainforest Adventure:

Napo:

the largest of the tributaries originatingIn Ecuadorian territory, southeast of Quito. It becomes Peruvian when it intersects with the Yasuni River. Further on. the waters of the Aguarico River flow into it (at one point forming the

Peru-Ecuador border). The Napo River is navigable along its Peruvian  Amazonia trajectory (Orellana, discoverer of the

Amazon navigated along this river) and its width ranges between 1.5 and 3 km. Putumayo: this river finctions as a boundary between Peru and Colombia, flowing into the Amazon in Brazil. It originates in the Colombian Andes (Nonhem Hem’Ocere – and its length in Peru is 1.380 km. while us width varies between 200

and 800 metres in amazon rainforest adventure.

Itaya: originating in Sana (region of Loreto this river travels almost parallel to the Amazon for a stretch of its trajectory and flows into it south of the city of Iquitos its length is 150 km.

Nanay: this river is 3T0 km long and flow s into the Amazon north of Iquitos and jungle trips.

Yavari- Yaquerana: denoting part of the border between Peru and Brazil, this river extends for 1,200 km.

Yurua: it originates in Peru and courses into Brazil to join up with the Amazon adventure.

Purus: also originating in Penn. ir territory. it flows into the Amazon after it enters Brazilian territory Peruvian segment of this amazon rainforest

The Rainforest Wasp .

The Rainforest Wasp in Amazon Jungle:

 Local species richness and between-site similarity in species composition of parasitoid The Rainforest Wasp (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae; Pimplinae and Rhyssinae) were correlated with those of four plant groups (pteridophytes,

Melastomataceae, Burseraceae and Arecaceae) in a western Amazonian lowland rain forest mosaic  The mosaic structure of the forest was related to variation in soils within the non-inundated terrain. Significant matrix

correlation between patterns in parasitoid wasp species composition and plant species composition was found in jungle. Most of the overall correlation was due to idiobiont parasitoids of weakly concealed hosts, which

attack host larvae and pupae in exposed situations,with two of thefour ecologically defined parasitoid groups showingno correlation at all. A positive correlation between the number of plant species and the number of

Pimplinae and Rhyssinae species at a site was found when the latter was corrected for collecting effort. Consequently, the degree of floristic difference between sites may be indicative of the difference in species

composition of ichneumonids, and the species richness of plants may serve as a predictor of the species richness of parasitoid wasps. Although these results were obtained in a mosaic including structurally and floristically clearly

different types of rain forest,

the correlation coefficients were relatively low, and the present results lend only weak support to the idea of using plant distributions as indicators of animal distributions with jungle trips. There are several ways in which the

patchily distributed plant communities may affect the distribution of parasitoid wasps. Species richness and architectural complexity of the vegetation are expected to increase the number of available niches both for

herbivores and their parasitoids (Hawkins 1988), and variation in these vegetation properties may affect the cues that parasitoids use for host location (Gauld 1991, Vinson 1976). There is some experimental evidence that the

herbivore-induced volatiles of different plant species may attract different parasitoid species (Godfray 1994). In addition, many specialized herbivores sequester secondary chemicals from their food plants for protection against

predators and parasitoids, which may force the parasitoids to specialize on hosts that feed only on a limited range of (patchily distributed) plant species (Gauld et al. 1992). Correlation between plant and parasitoid species richness

and the patterns in their species compositions would support the idea that such niche differentiation is an important factor in explaining the high diversity of parasitoid wasps in Peruvian Amazonia.

Wasps in cloud forest lowland .

Wasps can be nasty stinging pests spoiling a summer’s day in jungle trips, but they are just one of a group of insects, including ants and bees, or Hymenoptera, the second most diverse insect order (circa 100.000 described

species). It’s hard to generalize about such a diverse group. wasps vary greatly in size from the tiny to the worryingly large. Some species build large intricate nests, others build simple ones and many build none at all in

jungle. A few wasp species are solitary, such as potter wasps in amazon rainforest. Most are communal, living in hives of from five or ten individuals to many tens of thousands. Although hive wasps operate a caste system incorporating a queen,

workers and so on, each species has its own unique live history in amazon rainforest. Some live by scavenging, others live by robbing ants or other insects of larvae in jungle. Minute non-communal parasitic wasps, able to fit in

this printed lay their eggs in a caterpillar which then produces dozens more tiny wasps instead of a moth or a butterfly in manu. Before they emerge from the caterpillar, the tiny maggots are in turn parasitized by another kind

of wasp – a hyperparasite in amazon rainforest. Another highly specialized group of tiny wasps (Cynipidae) – gall wasps – lay their eggs in tree branches and, by some unknown chemical means in jungle, force the tree to produce

a spongy amorphous tissue called a gall. Safely within this chamber the wasp maggot will develop into an adult to continue the cycle in jungle trips. That is if it escapes predators or parasites, at least one of which may well be

another wasp .some wasps have coevolved, creating fascinating relationships in jungle peruvian. Fig trees (Flrassp), fairly

common in the rainforest,

display a remarkable symbiotic relationship with fig wasps that are about the size of a match-head in amazon rainforest of Peru. Inside the hard and gourd-like fig are minute, composite flowers which are female, male or

sterile. Despite having male and male flowers side-by-side pollination cannot occur because the female flowers mature earlier than the males. A few of the flowers are sterile and are used by the previous generation of female

fig wasps to lay eggs in. The male wasps hatch first and inseminate the still unborn female wasps. As the females hatch at precisely the same time that the male flowers reach maturity, they exit the flower laden with pollen in

search of another searching for a sterile flower in which to lay her eggs, the female deposits her precious pollen cargo on female flowers.

After laying her eggs the female fig-wasp dies,

at least if she isn’t finished off first by one of the parasitic male fig wasps roaming around inside the fig looking for partners to mate with.

Each fig tree relies on just one species of wasp to do the pollinating. According to tropical biologists Forsyth and Miyata, around 900 kinds of neotropical fig tree are known, so there must be at least 900 fig wasps to go with each tree species.

Amazon Expedition – Flora Fauna

Amazonia rainforest Flora  and Fauna .

 The Amazon  Expedition flora  fauna  is basin is characterized by the largest expanse of tropical rainforest and one of the main sources of biodiversity. The region is home to countless species of insects, plants and animals interacting in a coordinated and balanced manner.

Biodiversity  Amazon  Manu – Amazon Expedition – Flora Fauna .

The effect of the tides of the Atlantic at the mouth of the Amazon is at its highest level with the phenomenon called Pororoca. “Pororóká” in Tupi Guarani language, means – loud bang – This term is used to describe the

penetration of Atlantic waters in the channel of the Amazon River during the time of high tide or flow. The Pororoca is more intense when the river flow are less, so the Atlantic ocean waters can penetrate more easily and

with greater speed and length in the channels of the delta of the river, which gives rise to a flood that filled with salt water many coastal areas. The Amazonian freshwater causes the seawater forming waves break over

them, which translates into strong opposition from both opposition that is causing the noise and the name of the phenomenon. For this phenomenon to occur, they have to attend several factors: the phases of moon or new

moon, which give way to the rise of the strongest tides, ocean currents and the opposition over the River Ocean.

Amazon Manu rainforest.

The Amazon basin is regarded as having the greatest plant diversity on the planet. It described some 30,000 different species, representing one third of all species of South America. Most plant species that inhabit the

floodplains are unique and are limited to this system. Also, few lowland species also exist in the highlands, which contributes to increasing the diversity of the Amazon flora in jungle trips. Factors that influence the distribution of

these plants and the composition of their communities deal with the geology and characteristics of rivers that bathe. The floodplains of the rivers of “white water”, for example, differ markedly from those of “black water” in

both species composition and the size of them. The first generating higher forests, perhaps because of the greater amount of nutrients carried by rivers, compared to rivers in nutrient poor “black water”. Existing floodplain species

are specially adapted to survive long periods underwater. This partly explains the marked differences in these plants with relatives of the regions high. No one knows for sure the total number of plant species in the Amazon

floodplain. One approach, nothing exaggerated, leads us to estimate that there are at least 5,000 plant species or riparian floodplain, with the actual figure certainly superior with manu jungle trips. Found in the Amazon rainforest

species of larger trees in the world,

as the “Lupuna” that can reach over 50 feet high. We also find a variety of trees whose wood is so durable and luxurious, they have earned the top spot acceptance in national and international local timber industry, causing

overexploitation and not just putting them in danger, but also the ecosystems that house  Mahogany, cedar and screw, are some of them. Special mention should be made of trees and medicinal plants, traditionally used by

Amazonian peoples to fight the evils facing them. The variety and species richness are endless, but here mention the Chuchuhuasi, Sangre de Drago, Copaiba, ABUTA Ayahuma and nutrients, either on land or in water, (Chorisia

integrifolia) (Swietenia macrophylla) (Cedrela odorata) (Cedrelinga catenaeformis) (Maytenus macrocarpa) (Croton lechleri​​) amasisa (Erythrina fusca) (Copaifera paupera) (Couroupita guianensis) (ABUTA grandifolia). Unlike trees,

most aquatic weeds require high levels to survive. Many float freely on the surface and, in the case of certain aquatic plants are able to detach from the substrate when the depth of water increases significantly (avoiding

choking). The buoyancy, of course, is the adaptation that allows these plants to handle changing water levels, and to achieve considerable success in its natural dispersion. One of the plant communities with greater expansion in

recent years has been the herbaceous. This is due in part to the increasing deforestation of the banks. When the

forest is cut, the light varies, allowing this type of plant colonization of new areas.  Tour Tambopata Macaw clay Lick 

Amazonia  Trip Peru .Amazon Expedition – Flora Fauna

The largest animal group in the Amazon is the bird. The Amazon basin is the hostel over 1300 species of birds, making the great valley of the Amazon the richest region of the Earth in this animal group. Only in Peru have been

reported to Amazon level a total of 806 species of birds. At least a third of these species live or visit seasonally

floodplains  mazon Expedition – Flora Fauna. The need to migrate from North America and the southern tip of South America, as well as seasonal migrants who spend the year between the flooded forest and offshore areas.

The Amazon Rainforest: A Treasure of Biodiversity and Unique Species

The Amazon rainforest, considered the “lungs of the planet,” is an ecosystem of unparalleled richness and biological diversity. Known for its vast territory spanning several countries in South America, it is home to an

astonishing number of animal species, some of which exist only in this corner of the world.

If you are a nature lover, you cannot help but marvel at the wildlife that inhabits this tropical paradise.

A Home for Life: 427 Species of Mammals, 1300 Species of Birds, and Much More  -Amazon Expedition – Flora Fauna

The Amazon rainforest is home to approximately 427 species of mammals, ranging from the smallest insectivores to majestic felines.

One of the most iconic is the jaguar, a large predator that symbolizes the jungle, known for its agility and strength.

This big cat, along with other mammals such as the sloths, who spend most of their lives hanging from trees, and the river dolphins, which inhabit the waters of the Amazon, represent only a fraction of the mammals that find refuge in this tropical jungle.

In addition to mammals, the Amazon rainforest is home to an amazing variety of 1300 species of birds. Among them, the colorful macaws stand out, flying between the treetops, as well as a large number of tropical birds that add life

and color to the jungle environment. Birds are not only a crucial part of the ecosystem but also one of the greatest attractions for birdwatchers and ecotourists around the world.

Reptiles and Amphibians: A Fascinating Subterranean and Aquatic World

The diversity of 378 species of reptiles is another aspect that makes the Amazon rainforest unique. From the feared

anacondas, some of the largest snakes on the planet, to the small and stealthy iguanas, every corner of the jungle is home to fascinating reptiles that have adapted perfectly to their environment.

But the Amazon is not only home to reptiles; it is also a refuge for over 400 species of amphibians. Among the best-

known are the glass frogs, whose transparent skin allows you to see their internal organs, and the dangerous poison

dart frogs, whose bright colors serve as a warning of their toxicity. These creatures play a vital role in the ecological

balance, serving as prey for many species and, in turn, helping to control insect populations.

An Ecosystem in Danger: The Need to Protect the Amazon Rainforest -Amazon Expedition – Flora Fauna

Although the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest is impressive, this invaluable ecosystem is in danger due to

deforestation and human intervention. Illegal logging, agricultural expansion, and climate change threaten to destroy

the natural habitats of thousands of species, putting the survival of many at risk.

It is essential that we become aware of the importance of the Amazon rainforest tours and support conservation initiatives

to protect this natural paradise. By doing so, we not only save a vital part of the planet but also ensure the preservation of unique biodiversity that continues to amaze the world.

AMAZON CONSERVATION 

MEGANTONI RESERVE

Megantoni is a critical piece of the conservation puzzle in southeastern Peru Amazon Conservation. Seated on the eastern slopes of the Peruvian Andes, it fits snugly between two of the largest protected areas in Peru: Parque

Nacional Manu (1.7 million hectares) and the conservation complex in Cordillera Vilcabamba (Reserva Comunal Machiguenga, Parque Nacional Otishi, Reserva Comunal Ashaninka: total area 709,347 hectares). With 216,005

hectares Megantoni may appear small compared to its neighbors, but in rugged terrain spanning 500-4,000 meters in elevation, along steep slopes marked by massive landslides, in waters flowing through deep river gorges,

on jagged mountain ridges and in nearly impenetrable patches of native bamboo, the  Amazon Concervation wilds of Megantoni harbor an astonishing diversity of life. Conservative  estimates place Megantoni Amazon

Concervation ’s plant diversity

between 3,000-4,500 species, indicating that its forests may Contain almost a quarter of the plant species in Peru. Many birds and mammals threatened elsewhere in Peru and South America  find refuge here, and endemic species

abound, around 20% of the frogs and fishes living in Amazon Concervation Megantoni do not occur anywhere else in the world. According to the mythology of the traditional inhabitants of the region  the Machiguenga,

Ashaninka, Nanti, and Yine Yami the abundant flora and fauna are protected by Tasorinshi Maeni, the spectacled bear. Indigenous peoples have lived in these forest valleys for millennia by cultivating root crops and hunting with

bows and arrows, and their lives and fates are intimately linked to Megantoni’s wildlife and forests. Amazon Concervation Megantoni offers the unique opportunity to link two biodiversity giants, securing protection not only

to the diverse biological and cultural communities of Megantoni, but to a continuous expanse of more than 2.6 million hectares. Ill-planned colonization from the south, and gas exploration and deforestation in the north

threaten the Megantoni corridor. This one-time chance to preserve intact one of the richest portions of the world depends on the fast action and long-term vision of Megantoni’s local inhabitants, its supporting organizations,

and the Peruvian government

OVERVIEW OF RESULTS OF THE AMAZON CONSERVATION

Before setting foot in the forests of Zona Reservada Megantoni (ZRM) on the eastern slopes of the Andes, we knew

that our rapid inventory would focus on some of the most diverse biological communities on the planet.

The Andes shelter nearly 15% of the world’s plant diversity and almost 20% of the world’s terrestrial vertebrates

(-3,200 species). These mountain ranges are known not only for their species richness but also for their unique and

undescribed taxa: close to half of the Andean flora and fauna is considered endemic, i.e., occurring nowhere else on

Earth. Amazon Concervation Megantoni fits the Andean mold. During our rapid inventory of its forests in April-

May 2004, we catalogued nearly 2,000 species: many endemic to the region, several threatened or vulnerable in

other parts of their range, and 60-80 new to science. Herpetologists found 7 new species of frogs; ichthyologists

discovered endemic fishes clinging to rocks in turbulent streams; entomologists uncovered at least 30 new species of

dung beetles; and botanists catalogued 1,400 plant species, including more than 400 species of orchids and

ferns, with some 25 species new to science. Animals threatened in other parts of South America— including

spectacled bears, tapirs, and jaguars commonly roam the Amazon Concervation Megantoni landscape. Game

birds, such as guans and tinamous, are remarkably abundant. In the following sections we summarize the principal

results of our rapid inventory within ZRM. We highlight the new species discovered in Megantoni and, for known

species, the range extensions we documented during the inventory. Starting from the lowest site and moving uphill,

we describe our findings at the three inventory sites, integrating information from all organisms sampled.

Finally, we outline the region’s assets, and the threats to its biological and cultural riche in this Park Megantoni

Amazon Concervation

Amazon Rainforest Travel

Amazonia Rainforest Peru .

Iquitos is the capital of Loreto, is located on the banks of the Amazon Rainforest travel  river and is the fifth metro area in population of Peru and with more than 400,000 inhabitants the most populous of the Peruvian Amazon 

jungle Rainforest trips. Iquitos is located on the banks of the Amazonia Rainforest tours  a few miles from its source

at the confluence of the Maranon and Ucayali rivers within the region of Loreto. Before the Spanish arrived,

the area comprising  Iquitos was inhabited by tribes of yameos and Iquitos who were forced to participate in the mission of evangelization the missionaries of the Society of Jesus after onquista. The city was formed on the plateau

resulting from the confluence of the Nanay, Amazonas and Itaya rivers given the high concentration of Christian missions gradually organized a city where its 171 inhabitants in 1842 were most iquiteña so it would take the name

“the  village of Iquitos”. The population was increasing slowly mostly by mestizos who sought refuge .

Iquitos

for one  or other reasons. In 1864 the port on the Amazon River Iquitos become the capital of the newly created province of Loreto was built. Around 1880 the rubber boom in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest  began and

thousands of Peruvians Amazon Trips and Europeans immigrated to Iquitos which marked the renaissance of the city that was equipped with basic facilities. In 1903 already had 9438 inhabitants. Currently Iquitos is the largest city

in the Peruvian Amazonia Rainforest and the sixth of Peru with its modern airport, its river port and its universities and technical institutes. It is home to 396,600 iquiteños scattered four districts that comprise:

Iquitos, San Juan Bautista, Punchana and Bethlehem.

Climate Amazon Rainforest Iquitos -Amazon Rainforest Travel

Thanks to the proximity of the Ecuador Iquitos has a tropical rainforest climate with an average temperature of 28 ° C ranging between 20 ° C and 36 ° C throughout the year. It has two seasons under the rain, the dry, the driest time

is between June and September and the wet, more recrudescent between December and January. To sleep in Iquitos is strictly necessary to wear ear plugs because of the large volume of traffic throughout the night city. Iquitos is

plagued by auto rickshaws, in fact Honda‘s produced in a large factory on the outskirts of the city of

Iquitos Amazon Rainforest.

The rickshaws, at first can be a friendly means of transport will become little by little for the traveler on a infernal thunder. The problem is that most Iquiteños modify the vehicle exhaust for more power but what they accomplish is

to amplify the sound of their engines causing real discomfort to the population. It’s easy to find murals painted on the streets protesting against the deafening noise. The sanitation is appropriate, although we take bottled water and

protect against mosquitoes especially when we are near the Amazon Rainforest River Adventure. No need to sleep with a mosquito net in the city of Iquitos amazon jungle  Rainforest. The city is quite safe even on the boardwalk,

usually frequented by people living in the river, the goings breathe.

 Iquitos  –  Amazon Rainforest Travel :

In Iquitos can withdraw money from  located around the Plaza de Armas in the street Antonio Raimondi, also can be changed on the bench in the Plaza de Armas. It is recommended not to change money “changers” who  frequent this

street because usually they will try to scam you with fake bills, both soles as Dollar or Euro if appropriate a return on the deal.

The motocarristas guides. Indispensable Amazon Rainforest Travel

Most taxi drivers are cornerstone of tourism development in Iquitos as we help you find accommodation and hire the activities we want to perform a function of the price that we want to spend. The motocarristas offered to tourists to

bring backpackers to hotels or even negotiate the approximate price of the stay as they have dealings with financial institutions. In addition motocarristas frequented their “hotels” to propose activities to tourists. The most important

thing is to be clear what you want to do and not be swayed by suggestions that most benefits them, a point that may

insist. However, they are annoying and there is no evidence of any problems with them.

Kosnipata Valley Manu Park

 

AMAZON WILDLIFE PERU LEADER: MATT DENTON: BIRDS

The Manu Wildlife Peru is unique in South America in offering birders the most accessible and diverse example of contiguous Andean east slope together with western Amazonia forest amazon wildlife peru, Kosnipata Valley Manu Park

a protected area harbouring over 1000 species. Our detailed coverage of this incredible altitudinal transectincludes a visit intothe wilds of actual amazon wildlife peru where our journey up the Manu River provides the

rare experience of a truly wild, lowland rainforest completely unaltered by man. The Manu 2009 reaped manygreat rewards with a total of 689 species recorded including memorable sightings of many of the south-eastern

Peru  in  amazon wildlife peru specialties: Blue-headed Macaws in lovely morning light, feeding AmazonianParrotlets, Black-capped Parakeets at rest, lekking Peruvian Piedtails, the localized White-throated Jacamar, two

separate White-cheeked Tody-Tyrants, Unadorned Flycatcher on territory, a nesting Semicollared Puffbird, a maleScarlet-hooded Barbet point-blank, the secretive Rufous-fronted Antthrush and a pair of Black-faced Cotingas to

name just a few. Each day brought an enticing selection of new birds providing many other spectacular highlightsworth mentioning. A pair of Razor-billed Curassows spied in the subcanopy, a Pale-winged Trumpeter that came

charging up to us, a covey of Starred Wood-Quails at our feet and a nesting pair of Solitary Eagle.

We had stunning views of a male Pavonine -Kosnipata Valley Manu Park .

Quetzal, an extremely brazen Amazonian wildlife peru Antpitta, and an Olive Finch that likewise gave us fineviews. Some of the nightbirds we saw included Andean Potoo, a Silky-tailed Nightjar on the trail at dusk, a male

Swallow- tailed Nightjar just overhead, a gold medal performance by a displaying male Lyre-tailed Nightjar and for some a

Crested Owl. In the cloud forests amazon wildlife peru enjoyed the bizarre displays of Andean Cock-of-the-Rock attheir lek and colourful tanager flocks included such gems as Golden-collared and Yellow-throated Tanagers and

Scarlet-bellied Mountain- Tanagers. In Manu National Park amazon wildlife peru Kosnipata Valley Manu Park  weenjoyed a superb sighting of a Lowland Tapir walking in the shallows of the amazon  wildlife peru  River by day,

the family of Giant Otters crowned our catamaran experience on the always-superb Cocha Salvador KosnipataValley Manu Park , and the many troops of monkeys included the impressive Common Woolly and Peruvian Spider

Monkeys. The mountains and rainforest of amazon willdife peru never ceased to surprise us with something neweach day along the lodge trails or even in the garden just outside our chalet doors. A trip that leaves behind roads

and cities for comfortable lodges, pleasant boat travel, candlelight meals and pisco sours, white sand beaches,riots of colourful macaws, and a steady procession of new birds. The tour began with a flight to the historic city of

Cusco, and an easy day of birding at nearby Huacarpay Lake. Here in the arid scrub surrounding the lake our maintarget was the Bearded.

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Mountaineer with whom we eventually connected, later finding it a common bird in the garden of our SacredValley hotel. In addition to the mountaineer we found a nice selection of more widespread birds that included

Andean Lapwing, Giant Hummingbird, Streak-fronted Thornbird, Yellow-billed Tit-Tyrant, Blue-and-yellow Tanager and the endemic Rusty-fronted Canastero. The lake had a smattering of waterfowl that included Puna and Sharp-

winged Teals and Yellow-billed Pintail and in the surrounding marsh we saw Plumbeous Rail, Wren-like Rushbird and Rufous-naped Ground-Tyrant. Our first picnic lunch of the tour was done in customary fine style and an

Andean Negrito at the edge of the marsh rounded out the day. the next day we began our journey to the Manu Biosphere Reserve amazon wildlife peru aboard our well-equipped and comfortable expedition bus. Our first

sighting of the morning was an Andean Tinamou spotted crossing the mountain road and pausing in the field above us Kosnipata Valley Manu Park.

The road then took us through several typical Quechua villages of hardy highland

farmers in whose fields we saw a flock of Spot-winged Pigeons and from which we sorted through flocks of Peruvian, Mourning and Ash-breasted Sierra- Finches and Black- throated Flowerpiercer for a particularly

handsome mountain-finch. After some initial frustration with a wary first bird, we all had fine views of a second group of the endemic Chestnut-breasted Mountain-Finches. Continuing the journey we had good luck in finding

Andean (split from Black-faced) Ibis at our usual stake-out, and a Slender- billed Miner was spied blending with the sun-parched landscape. Eventually we arrived at a series of inter-Andean valleys, a biome rich in restricted-range

taxa throughout the continent, and within no time we were enjoying a pair of noisy Creamy-crested Spinetails. Soon we reached the 3800 metre pass of Acjanaco Kosnipata Valley Manu Park, our doorway to another world, for

this was the starting point from which we would begin to descend the eastern Andean slope. Kosnipata Valley Manu Park amazon wildlife  peru the ever-changing weather featured only scattered fog as we enjoyed a nice

selection of birds that included Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant, White-browed Conebill, Moustached Flowerpiercer, and Plaincoloured Seedeater. Loading onto the bus we drove down into rather thick fog that eventually cleared after

losing some altitude and allowed us to excellent sightings of Grey-breasted Mountain-Toucan, a Puna Thistletail responding to playback, and a frenzied flock of tanagers and flycatchers that included the incomparable Grass-

green Tanager as well as Chestnut-breasted Mountain-Tanager alongside its plainer brethren the Drab Hemispingus. That evening we spotlighted a fine male Swallow-tailed Nightjar making display flights overhead

and flying in for incredible close-ups.

That evening we had the relative -Kosnipata Valley Manu Park

comfort of bunk-beds along with hot showers and tasty food at the Wayquecha Lodge, a cloud forest biological station owned by the Amazonian wildlife peru  Conservation Association. The next morning from the station

grounds we began with a Scaled Metaltail in response to playback, a pair of Andean  Parakeets passed in low flight overhead and a group of vocalizing Pale-footed Swallows was an added bonus. As we continued our descent,

mixed-flocks contained Scarlet-bellied and Hooded Mountain-Tanagers and a superb pair of Golden-collared Tanager. In these misty, bamboo-choked, epiphyte-laden temperate forests we tracked down small passerines such

as Black-throated Tody- Tyrant, Fulvous Wren, the endemic Marcapata Spinetail and the exquisite Maroon-chested Chat- Tyrant (split from Slaty-backed), in addition to other stunning cloud forest birds that included

Goldenheaded Quetzal, Masked Trogon, Barred Fruiteater and White-collared Jay. The avifauna continued to change as we descended with new birds such as Blue-banded Toucanet, both Andean and Whiteeared Solitaires,

Barred Becard, White-browed Hemispingus, Pale-legged Warbler and Dusky-greenb Oropendola all seen well. Kosnipata Valley Manu Park

Surely one of the major highlights though was when

Henco made an almost impossible spot of an Andean Potoo on its day roost. The first of our Manu wildlife peru was the Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge, an aptly named place as just a fiveminute walk took us into a semi-open hide

from which we watched the amazing displays of Andean Cock-of- the-Rocks at their lek. We watched the bright orange males strut and dip their crested heads with their wings raised in excitement and their voices often

reaching a crescendo at the appearance of a dimly plumaged female. Here in the Kosñipata valley some of the many highlights included a superb sighting of Crimson-bellied Woodpecker, several pairs of Versicoloured Barbets,

a secretive.

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Slaty Gnateater from the forest understorey, a pair of Crested Quetzals in a fruiting tree and chunky roadside Highland Motmots. Hummers visiting the lodge feeders and flowering shrubs included Wire-crested Thorntail,

Many-spotted Hummingbird, Violet-fronted Brilliant and Sparkling Violetear. In addition to great birds near the lodge we also drove up and down the road that transects the cloud forest, stopping for mixed flocks and sampling a

wide array of elevations. Here amidst this breathtaking scenery of unbroken cloud forest, steep mountainsides and deep valleys we saw Sandy’s much requested Black-and-chestnut (or Isidore’s) Eagle soaring overhead. Just

moments later Jake made a second great feat of raptor spotting of a Solitary Eagle soaring with possibly a snake in its talons and then perching below the road. After some careful searching it was Keith who spotted the actual nest

where a begging chick was seen with its magnificent parent Solitary Eagle perched nearby. Later that evening we were thrilled by the truly awesome display of a male Lyre-tailed Nightjar as it made a long series of nearly

continuous flights from a close perch, eliciting cries of wonder from the admiring throng of birders.

In the temperate forest wesometimes struggled

to find mixed foraging flocks but still managed good views of some of the jewel-like Tangara tanagers including Golden-naped, Golden-eared, Golden, Beryl-spangled and Blue-and-black Tanagers as well as the somewhat shy

Yellow-throated Tanager. Mid-storey flocks held the endemic Inca Flycatcher, the retiring Striped Treehunter, and in the dense understorey we had good views of White-crowned Tapaculo and the unobtrusive Unadorned

Flycatcher.More good birds awaited us in the foothill zone below the lodge where an Amazonian Umbrellabird was seen at the road’s edge, the recently-described Rufous-browed Tyrannulet was spied in a flock, a Peruvian Piedtail

gave us a point-blank scold with its tail spread wide, and a singing Olive Finch in great light on an exposed perch was unforgettable. A few of us had a good view of a male Whitebacked Fire-eye and then a Lanceolated Monklet

was spotted sunbathing on an exposed perch from the moving bus. We all piled out of the bus to scope this scarce little puffbird as quickly as possible only to have it fly in even closer for more views.

Our bamboo birding also got off to a great start here in the foothills

with lengthy studies of the smartly plumaged White-cheeked Tody-Tyrant, an obligate bamboo-specialist. Late in the afternoon after seeing Black Antbird and Stripe-chested Antwren, we finally descended upon Atalaya where we

switched modes of transportation for the short ride across the Rio Madre de Dios. In the late afternoon we arrived in the clearing at Amazonia Lodge to enjoy a refreshing welcome drink of local citrus as we enjoyed a parade of

hummers led by none other than a male Gould’s Jewelfront. Our first morning at Amazonia Lodge began with torrential rain, however the garden birds did not mind the rain and the mahogany veranda was a great place to sit

and study the steady procession of hummers on the flowering porterweed hedge which included male Rufous-crested Coquettes (the lodge mascot), Golden-tailed Sapphire, Blue-tailed and Sapphire-spangled Emeralds, and

Greybreasted Sabrewing. Feeders also brought in plenty of Speckled Chachalacas, Masked Crimson Tanagers, Red- capped Cardinals, Black-billed Thrush and Black-and-white Seedeaters.

Furnarids such as Pale-legged Hornero

and Plain-crowned Spinetails made the rounds and a White-lored Tyrannulet was called in for close views. A pair of Grey-necked Wood-Rails inspected newly formed puddles for prey, and as soon as the shower had passed there

was Blue-throated Piping-Guan, Blue-headed Parrot, Roadside Hawk , Chestnut-eared Aracari, Purplish Jay and nesting Chestnut-fronted Macaws and Yellow-rumped Caciques all doing their best to dry out. We all donned our

wellies and to begin our mid-morning walk we had great views through the scope of a male Fine-barred Piculet tapping away. A pair of resting Spix’s Guan feeding on palm fruits promptly followed and a cuddly family group of

Smooth-billed Anis was even scoped up.

The forest was still a bit drippy but we got right into it with the forest birds,

seeing a pair of Chestnut-tailed Antbirds, followed by great views of Pectoral Sparrow and also Band-tailed Manakin. A Rusty-belted Tapaculo was next, and instead of having to find it walking along the dark forest floor,

this obliging fellow perched four feet off the ground on a horizontal branch and started singing his head off! With this great result we next tried our luck with yet another understorey denizen, a pair of Thrush-like Antpittas that

was seen well by nearly all of us. The lodge’s small oxbow lake was welcome respite and provided our first views of the amazon wildlife peru

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The strange Hoatzin, as well as Great Kiskadee and Yellow-tufted Woodpecker. The floodplain forest surrounding the lodge continued to yield new birds during our stay with highlights including the tiny Short-tailed Pygmy-

Tyrant perched so low we could really appreciate its size , a mixed flock with Red-billed Scythebill, Slender-billed Xenops and Chestnut-vented Conebill and a singing male Lemon-throated Barbet. After initially trying to see an

impossibly hidden individual with only partial success, we tried a second territory for Amazonian Antpitta with Cathryn first spotting what was voted our bird-of-the-trip, perched up right before us on a trapeze like vine five

feet off the ground! This aggressive bird meant business, wanting no one intruding on his territory, and the looks we had were truly special.

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where a Barred Forest-Falcon flew in for good views and a pair of Razor-billed Curassows flushed from the trail allowing us all to see this fabulous bird in the subcanopy. A family group of White-browed Purpletufts and a

beautiful White Hawk were highlights from atop the canopy tower, while down below we saw Round-tailed Manakins at a lek, but activity was slow until the late morning when we started to pick up some mixed flocks with

Tschudi’s Woodcreeper (split from Ocellated), Rufous-tailed Antwren, Olive Tanager, Golden-bellied Warbler, Bluish-Slate Antshrike and then a subcanopy tanager flock led by White-winged Shrike-Tanager and Yellow-crested

Tanager with Yellow-bellied Tanager and Rufoustailed Foliage-gleaner in tow. Later that evening, a Southern Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl perched at the lip of his tree roosting cavity provided yet another lasting from

Amazonia amazon wildlife peru. After saying goodbye to our hosts at Amazonia Lodge we loaded onto our comfortable boat for the short ride down the headwaters of the

Alto Madre de Dios,

where Fasciated Tiger-Herons patiently standing in the rapids were commonplace. Our departure was timed perfectly to coincide with the activity at a parrot clay lick at which we had excellent views of the rare Blue-headed

Macaw bathed in tropical yellow morning light. After seeing the birds both on the clay wall and in flight we continued to our lodge placed at the base of the Pantiacolla Range. Within just moments of arriving a male

Scarlet-hooded Barbet appeared at close-range, a great start to our bamboo birding that was followed quickly by a smart male Ihering’s Antwren on territory and then the chattery notes of Amazonian Parrotlets alerted us to their

presence for yet another excellent sighting. Further along a Rufous-headed Woodpecker suddenly appeared on a low perch overhead, a Black-throated Toucanet (split from Emerald) was seen feeding on fruits, a pair of

Cinnamon-throated Woodcreepers responded well to playback as did Strong-billed Woodcreeper and Striated Antbird. In the afternoon we started off with a pair of Goeldi’s Antbirds, a Flammulated Pygmy-Tyrant showed to

some, a Musician Wren in song gave us all many great views, a Dusky-tailed Flatbill was gradually brought into close view and we finished the day with a responsive Brown-rumped Foliage-gleaner. The next day we continued

our boat journey beyond the forested ridges to the perimeter of the vast Amazon basin and the fabled Manu River. After signing in at the ranger station we were now for the first time within the actual park boundaries.

Venturing up the Manu River

is for many the once-in-alifetime experience of the planet’s last great refugium, and in the mesmerizing play of water and sun under a spectacular skyscape of puffy cumulus clouds, our minds contemplated the untouched

rainforest, its jaguars and ‘uncontacted’ indigenes within. This year the water levels of the Manu River were quite high allowing us to advance past the usual maze of logjams but there were far fewer sandbars than usual. Although

we dipped on the big cat, there were far greater numbers of waterbirds here than on the rocky Madre de Dios river with several family groups of Orinoco Goose, numerous Large-billed and Yellow-billed Terns, Black

Skimmers on the wing plying the shallows, smart-looking Pied Lapwings and numerous Collared Plovers. We watched sunbathing Horned Screamers with their huge feet taking slow steps on these serene beaches, our passing

seemingly just a curiosity to them. Further spectacle was provided by multitudes of Sand-coloured Nighthawks roosting on the fallen crowns of giant emergent trees naturally brought down during the previous rainy season.

During our stay inside Manu National Park amazon wildlife peru  we birded the floodplain surrounding Cocha Salvador as well as the nearby terra firme forests. The highlight of our visit was our catamaran

birding on Cocha salvador, an oxbow lake famous amongst biologists and film crews for its family of Giant Otters and.

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Wealth of fauna. In the early morning hours we saw an impressive variety of birds from our catamaran that included of course plenty of water birds such as Anhinga, Rufescent Tiger-Heron, Agami and Capped Herons,

Green Ibis, Sungrebe and a very cooperative little Rufous-sided Crake. As per the norm in Manu amazon wildlife peru, early mornings were great for all three of the big macaws with Scarlet, Red-and-green and Blue-and-yellow

Macaws seen flying to their foraging sites. The forest edge was alive with Lettered and Ivory-billed Aracaris, Spot-breasted, Scale-breasted and Lineated Woodpeckers, Blackcapped Donacobius, Black-tailed Tityra and Plum-

throated Cotinga and eventually our summons were met with a response from a pair of the highly sought-after Black-faced Cotinga seen perched above the lake. A film crew from National Geographic was filming the otters

from a second catamaran, and we all marvelled at the family of five otters actively fishing on this massive oxbow lake.

We watched these endangered and fierce predators

provide one of the most charismatic amazon wildlife peru  spectacles on the continent as they each devour up to

five kilograms of fish per day in audible, bonecrushing bites. We also saw the endangered Black Caiman here, the

otters’ sworn enemy with whom they often do battle. The forest trails here once again proved to have an

interesting mix of species, foremost among them the Pale-winged Trumpeter who came charging up to us for

superb views. A Bartlett’s Tinamou also gave us a similar performance with what was surely the record in length of

observation of any forest Crypturellus. Other highlights included our first Screaming Pihas, the seesaw routine of a

calling Golden-collared Toucanet, the spritely Dwarf Tyrant-Manakin, the grounddwelling Ringed Antpipit, a

Dull-capped Attila perched at nearly head-height, and finally a Rufouscapped Antthrush striking the most picturesque

pose at close-focus range. A visit up to the Pakitza ranger station was unfortunately rained out, but along the way

Henco brought to our attention a completely obvious and massive Lowland Tapir walking in the shallows of the

amazon wildlife peru Manu River by day. To see one of these normally nocturnal creatures in broad daylight was

truly special. Next we retraced our boat

journey back to Boca Manu and a short distance down the Madre de Dios.

Shortly after lunch we tracked down a Rufous-fronted Antthrush singing in a patch of successional forest and after

a protracted session of playback we all had excellent views of this rare bird. By lateafternoon we arrived at Manu

amazon Wildlife  peru, another fine lodge providing access to a wide variety of Amazonian habitats, where we

ended the day with close views of two avian delights: Semicollared Puffbird and Black-tailed Leaftosser. Our first

morning was spent at the Blanquillo macaw clay lick where we enjoyed one of the great parrot spectacles of the

world. Hundreds and hundreds of birds consisting of shrieking Blue-headed Parrots and smaller numbers of

Orange-cheeked, Yellow-crowned and Mealy Parrots and Duskyheaded, Tui and Cobalt-winged Parakeet made

their deafening presence known, with most of them coming down to the clay wall to dine on their clay biscuits

with the typical noise and fanfare. There were several Little Ground-Tyrants to keep us entertained as we waited

for the macaws to gather their numbers and courage. The short wait for the macaws was well worth it and after some

initial hesitation around 60 Red-and-green Macaws descended to the wall to break off chunks of the hard clay they

so desperately crave. This macaw spectacle lasted for well over an hour and provided some great photographic

opportunities but eventually we had to tear ourselves away from this spectacle birding for our thrills in the bamboo!

We visited a couple of bamboo trails in the area for our remaining quota of bamboo specialists with highlights

including the smartly patterned Bamboo Antshrike, the recently described Manu Antbird, and with great effort

several of us had complete views of Peruvian Recurvebill (including the bill). From the area’s two canopy towers

there were White-bellied Parrots, a trio of Cream-coloured Woodpeckers in territorial dispute, c olourful Orange-

backed Troupial, Yellow-bellied and Blackfaced Dacnises and an inquisitive Grey Antbird, but canopy birding this

year was fairly slow in comparison to previous years with practically no flock activity. We also visited a second

oxbow lake where we found such localized species as Pale-eyed Blackbird and Black-billed Seed-Finch and in the

surrounding forest had excellent close encounters with a covey of Starred Wood-Quail, perched Rose-fronted

Parakeets and a mixed flock with Orange-fronted Plushcrown. We worked the  the amazon wildlife peru.

 

Amazon Lodge Peru: The Best Lodges in Manu for an Unforgettable Amazonia Jungle Adventure.

Amazon Lodge Peru: The Best Lodges in Manu for an Unforgettable Amazon Jungle Adventure

Looking for a unique experience in the Peruvian jungle?

Discover the top Amazon lodges in Manu National Park, a biodiverse paradise known for its vibrant birdlife, pristine rainforest, winding rivers, and Indigenous heritage. From eco-comfort to full-on adventure, these eco-lodges are perfect for travelers seeking an authentic, responsible connection with nature.

  Manu Lodges – Peru Amazon-  Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge – Gallito de las Rocas Lodge

Location: Manu Cloud Forest, 1,600 meters above sea level
Ideal for: Birdwatching | Mosquito-free nature | Mountain relaxation

Named after Peru’s national bird, the Cock-of-the-Rock, which can often be spotted from the lodge’s private viewing platform. Surrounded by tropical gardens, the lodge offers 8 comfortable bungalows with private bathrooms and hot water. Its location along the Cusco–Manu road makes it a perfect stop for bird enthusiasts.

 Gallito de las Rocas Lodge, Amazon Lodge Peru, Manu lodge, birdwatching in Peru

Paraíso Lodge – Manu Cloud Forest

Location: 5 minutes from Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge
Ideal for: Peaceful travelers | Romantic getaways | Bird lovers

Tucked between the Kosñipata and San Pedro rivers, this tranquil lodge features 6 private rooms immersed in lush greenery. Its dining area offers panoramic forest views, and the gardens are alive with hummingbirds and native bird species.  Sandoval lake  Trips

 Paradise Lodge Manu, cloud forest lodge, Amazon eco-lodge Peru

Manu Lodges – Peru Amazon – Cloud Forest Lodge

Location: Near waterfalls and the Andean mountains
Ideal for: Explorers | Ecotourism | Nature photography

This intimate 16-bed lodge sits next to a breathtaking 400-foot waterfall. Each room includes a private terrace and bathroom with hot water. A natural sauna and stunning views of the Union River enhance the immersive experience.

Cloud forest lodge Peru, ecotourism in Manu, Amazon waterfalls

Amazonia Lodge – Birdwatching Paradise

Location: Atalaya, along the Madre de Dios River
Ideal for: Birdwatching | Tranquil nature stays | Family tourism

Once a tea plantation, this eco-lodge is now a haven for nature lovers. Surrounded by lush gardens and home to over 600 recorded bird species, it is a favorite among ornithologists and wildlife photographers.

 Amazonia Lodge Peru, birdwatching Manu, Amazon eco-lodge

 Manu Lodges – Peru Amazon – Pantiacolla Lodge – Between the Jungle and the Mountains

Location: Highlands of the Madre de Dios River
Ideal for: Adventurers | Hiking | In-depth jungle exploration

Set in the transition zone between the Andes and the lowland rainforest, this lodge offers 14 double rooms, private trails, photographic hides, and a rich diversity of native birdlife. Ideal for travelers who want a deeper connection with the wild.  Manu Short Trips

Pantiacolla Lodge Manu, rainforest lodge, nature tourism

Manu Lodges – Peru Amazon  Learning Center (MLC)

Location: Along the Madre de Dios River
Ideal for: Researchers | Volunteers | Environmental education

An ecological research and education hub. MLC is famous for its clay licks that attract macaws, raptors, and other wildlife. Visitors may also spot the rare blue-headed macaw and large herds of peccaries. MANU TOUR

 Manu Learning Center, Amazon research, macaw clay licks

Manu Lodge – Lakeside Escape

Location: On the banks of an oxbow lake along the Manu River
Ideal for: Group travel | Wildlife enthusiasts | Long stays

Built using recycled mahogany, this large lodge accommodates up to 44 guests. Rooms are grouped in blocks overlooking the lake, and wildlife can often be spotted from private balconies and observation platforms.

 Manu Lodge Amazon, lodge by the Manu River, ecological tourism Peru

Romero Rainforest Lodge – Boutique Adventure – Manu Lodges – Peru Amazon

Location: Near Boca Manu and oxbow lakes
Ideal for: Comfortable stays | Birdwatchers | Jungle hikes

A boutique lodge with 10 rooms, private trails, and opportunities to observe rare species like the black-faced cotinga. One of the top wildlife-viewing locations in Peru.

Romero Lodge Manu, boutique Amazon lodge, birdwatching lodge

Casa Matsiguenka – Authentic Cultural Experience – Manu Lodges – Peru Amazon

Location: Manu National Park, Cocha Salvador Lake
Ideal for: Cultural immersion | Authentic adventure | Mindful travelers

Fully managed by the Matsiguenka Indigenous community, this lodge offers 10 simple but cozy bungalows. Guests gain access to local culture and traditions while exploring nearby lakes and spotting monkeys, giant otters, and tropical birds.

 Casa Matsiguenka Manu, community-based tourism, ethnotourism in Peru

Manu Wildlife Center – Unlimited Biodiversity

Location: Lowland rainforest of Manu
Ideal for: Wildlife observation | Clay licks | Professional photography

With 22 private bungalows, access to clay licks, lakes, a canopy tower, and over 550 bird species, this is one of the most biodiverse and wildlife-rich lodges in the Amazon Macaw Clay Lick .

 Manu Wildlife Center, Amazon rainforest lodge, Amazon biodiversity lodge

Why Choose an Amazon Lodge in Peru?

• Located in the most biodiverse region on Earth
• Eco-friendly comfort with minimal environmental impact
• Opportunities to observe rare birds, mammals, and unique plant life
• Perfect for education, research, and sustainable travel
• An immersive and meaningful experience in the Peruvian Amazon

National Park Amazon – Peru

Manu National Park :Established: May 29, 1973
Size: 1,716,295.22 Hectares
Location: Cusco and Madre de Dios Regions, Peru

The National Park Amazon in Peru, established on May 29, 1973, is one of the most biodiverse and ecologically significant protected areas in the world. Spanning over 1.7 million hectares across the Cusco and Madre de Dios regions, this vast tropical rainforest sanctuary is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, including rare species like jaguars, macaws, and giant river otters. The park plays a crucial role in preserving the unique ecosystems of the Amazon Basin, offering unparalleled opportunities for eco-tourism, scientific research, and conservation efforts.

This UNESCO World Heritage site is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts, wildlife photographers, and adventure travelers seeking to explore one of Earth’s last great wildernesses.

Core area of the Biosphere Reserve

Records Manu Jungle  Trips.

1025 : species of Birds of the  amazon nature
221 : Species of Mammals  of the rainforest nature.
1307 : Butterfly Species in jungle nature
8     : Species of Wild Felines fields  nature
15   : Primate Species in wild nature
27   : Species of Psittacines
155  :Reptile Species  nature  wildlife
300  : Species of Ants  in tropical  nature forest
650  :Species of Beetles

1,025 Bird Species

The Manu Biosphere Reserve is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with over 1,025 bird species recorded, including rare and endangered species like the Andean cock-of-the-rock and the harpy eagle. This vast array makes it one of the most important bird conservation areas in the world, attracting researchers and eco-tourists alike.

221 Mammal Species

The park is also a haven for 221 mammal species, ranging from the elusive jaguar and puma to the endangered Brazilian tapir and river otters. The diverse habitats within the reserve support both small nocturnal creatures and large terrestrial mammals.

1,307 Butterfly Species

Manu is a hotspot for lepidopteran life, with an astonishing 1,307 butterfly species. These vibrant insects, including the blue morpho and various species of swallowtail butterflies, play a crucial role in pollination and serve as indicators of the park’s health.

8 Species of Amphibians

With its diverse ecosystems, Manu National Park is home to 8 species of amphibians, including rare and endangered frogs like the poison dart frog and the titicaca water frog, both vital to the region’s ecological balance.

15 Primate Species

Manu is a primate haven, with 15 species of monkeys and apes, such as the spider monkey, howler monkey, and the endangered peruvian spider monkey. These primates are key players in maintaining the health of the forest, aiding in seed dispersal.

27 Species of Psittacines

The park is home to an impressive 27 species of psittacines (parrots), including the macaws and parakeets that are famous for their colorful plumage. These birds are not only a visual delight but also play a significant role in forest regeneration by dispersing seeds.

155 Reptile Species

Manu’s varied habitats support a remarkable diversity of reptiles, with 155 species documented. From the anaconda lurking in the wetlands to the brightly colored Amazon tree boa, these reptiles contribute to the park’s rich food web.

300 Species of Ants

Ants are essential to the ecosystem of Manu, and the reserve is home to over 300 species of ants, including unique leaf-cutting ants and army ants. These tiny creatures are vital for soil aeration and act as food for many other species in the food chain.

650 Species of Beetles

The Manu Biosphere Reserve also boasts an impressive diversity of 650 beetle species, which are crucial for nutrient cycling and maintaining the health of the forest. From glowing fireflies to giant ground beetles, they showcase the incredible variety of life within the park Jungle trips.

Conclusion:

A Biodiversity Hotspot of Global Significance
The Manu Biosphere Reserve is one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth, offering researchers and

conservationists an invaluable natural laboratory. Its vast array of species – from birds and mammals to insects

and amphibians – demonstrates the unmatched ecological value of this Peruvian treasure. Whether you are a

wildlife enthusiast, an eco-tourist, or a scientist, Manu’s core area offers a unique window into the wonders of the Amazon rainforest.

Manu National Park and Manu National Reserve – A Premier Ecotourism Destination in Peru.

Manu National Park, located in the Peruvian Amazon Macaw Clay Lick , is one of the most biodiverse protected areas in the world, offering unique ecotourism experiences for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts. Recognized by

UNESCO as a Natural Heritage of Humanity in 1987, this expansive park is a vital part of the National System of

Protected Natural Areas (SINANPE) in Peru. The park spans the departments of Madre de Dios and Cusco,

and its Manu National Reserve offers unparalleled access to the jungle’s remarkable wildlife, lush rainforests, and pristine landscapes.

Ecotourism and Sustainable Travel in Manu National Park
Tourism within the Manu National Park is strictly regulated to preserve its extraordinary ecosystems and cultural heritage.

As part of its core objectives, the park encourages sustainable tourism that aligns with the park’s

commitment to environmental conservation. Through Manu Jungle Trips, visitors can enjoy immersive,

responsible travel experiences that highlight the region’s natural and cultural beauty.in manu jungle trips.

This tourism model supports outdoor recreation, leisure, and cultural exploration in a healthy and sustainable way.

Managed by the National Institute of Natural Resources (INRENA), the park ensures that all tourism activities follow stringent guidelines. The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) of Peru works in

collaboration with regional and local governments, tourism operators, and private sectors to maintain the park’s

status as a top-tier ecotourism destination. The park’s management evaluates the safety and logistical standards of certified tourism operators, ensuring only authorized Manu Jungle Tours are conducted. These tours focus on

the lower Manu River basin, Andean routes, and other approved circuits within the park, providing an unforgettable ecotourism experience.

Tourism Regulation and Infrastructure Development

Since 1996, tourism activities in Manu National Park have been governed by specific regulations aimed at

balancing human enjoyment with environmental preservation. The Manu National Park Departmental Directive of

1998 formalized the system of activities in key areas such as the Manu Reserved Zone and Acjanaco sector, both known for their stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. Since 2001, following the Regulation of the Law of

Protected Natural Areas, efforts have intensified to adapt tourism operations to the park’s evolving ecological requirements.

This includes regulating infrastructure, ensuring that tourism facilities like lodges meet environmental standards, and overseeing the operation of authorized river transport services.

A Global Ecotourism Hub in the Vilcabamba Amboró Conservation Corridor

Manu National Park is part of the Vilcabamba-Amboró Conservation Corridor, a critical ecological zone connecting the Andes to the Amazon manu  jungle . The departments of Madre de Dios and Cusco are internationally

recognized for their megadiversity, making them top ecotourism destinations in the world. The Cusco-Manu jungle

ecotourism corridor offers an exciting and accessible route for tourists seeking to experience Peru’s exceptional

biodiversity. Despite the park’s remote location and challenging accessibility, this pristine wilderness remains one

of the most sought-after ecotourism destinations, attracting travelers eager to experience Manu Jungle Trips firsthand.

Manu National Park: A UNESCO World Heritage Site and Ecotourism Gem

The UNESCO designation of Manu National Park underscores its global significance as a sanctuary for both

biodiversity and cultural heritage. With its vast array of flora and fauna, including rare species like the jaguar, giant river otter, and Andean cock-of-the-rock, the park is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and

nature lovers. Whether you’re exploring the remote Amazonian lowlands or trekking the Andean foothills,

Manu National Park provides the ultimate destination for those seeking an authentic connection with nature wildlife.

By choosing Manu Jungle Trips, visitors are not only immersing themselves in a biodiversity hotspot but also

contributing to the conservation of this ecologically vital region. The park’s carefully regulated tourism industry

ensures that visitors enjoy a responsible, sustainable experience while preserving one of the most pristine natural areas on Earth.

Why Visit Manu National Park?

Biodiversity: Home to over 1,000 bird species, 200 mammal species, and countless other unique creatures.

UNESCO Recognition: A World Heritage Site since 1987, Manu is a global ecotourism destination.

Sustainable Travel: Eco-friendly tours with a focus on conservation and cultural appreciation.

Remote Adventure: Explore one of the most biodiverse and least disturbed regions of the Amazon.

Unique Experiences: Manu Jungle Trips offer unparalleled wildlife sightings and

cultural immersion.

Manu Jungle Tours: A Hidden Gem in Peru’s Ecotourism
Visitantes en la Selva del Manu – Manu National Park, located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, remains

one of the most biodiverse and ecologically significant destinations in Peru . Although it doesn’t attract as many

visitors as Iquitos or Tambopata, Manu tours continue to offer an authentic and unforgettable experience in one of the world’s most pristine natural environments.

Manu National Park’s Tourism Landscape: A Growing Ecotourism Destination

While Iquitos and Tambopata lead the pack in terms of jungle tourism in Peru, Manu National Park is steadily gaining recognition for its unparalleled natural beauty. Iquitos, often seen as a saturated and well-established destination, offers a range of river tours on modern boats that navigate through the Reserva Nacional pacaya Samiria. In contrast, Tambopata has seen impressive growth thanks to its proximity to Puerto Maldonado and

regular air services. However, Manu National Park offers something different—an untouched, unspoiled

ecotourism experience that is perfect for those seeking to immerse themselves in nature, with specialized Manu Jungle Trips catering to travelers from all over the world.

Manu’s tourism takes place in two state-conceded lodges, namely Conchas Salvador and Otorongo, which

serve as the primary bases for exploration. These lodges offer guided tours that highlight the incredible

biodiversity of the Manu Biosphere Reserve, including the famous Lago Sandoval, a major attraction for tourists

visiting the park. The lower Manu River and the Andean routes provide stunning landscapes, wildlife encounters, and cultural immersion, making it a must-visit for nature lovers.

Tourism Growth and Trends in Manu

Between 1995 and 2000, the growth rate of international visitors to Manu National Park averaged 14.2%,

significantly contributing to the rise of Manu Jungle Trips as an ecotourism option in Peru. Despite its relative

lower profile compared to Iquitos and Tambopata, Manu’s remote and untouched environment continues to draw

eco-conscious travelers. Interestingly, Manu Jungle Tours have experienced increasing popularity, especially

among those seeking a more authentic and sustainable travel experience.

A major portion of Manu tours focuses on activities around Lago Sandoval and nearby forests, which are

known for incredible wildlife sightings, such as macaws, jaguars, and giant river otters. The most common way to

book these tours is through agencies based in Cusco, with many visitors opting for guided trips into the wilds of Manu National Park.

The History of Tourism in Manu National Park

The rise of tourism in Peru during the 1980s saw the Manu National Park gradually gaining attention. Early in the

decade, a surge in interest towards nature-based tourism began, with destinations like Iquitos, Huaraz, and the

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu capturing the spotlight. This period marked the beginning of a growing market for

adventure tourism and eco-tourism, which paved the way for more specialized tours in regions like Manu.

In 1984, Manu National Park officially entered the national tourism scene, attracting scientific researchers,

adventurers, and eco-tourists with the promise of pristine Amazonian forests and the chance to experience one of

the world’s richest ecosystems. Over the years, scientific tourism and adventure travel in Manu have blossomed,

with prominent international researchers conducting studies that have led to the discovery of new species in the region.

Today, Manu Jungle Trips are widely regarded as some of the best ways to experience the Amazon’s unique

biodiversity and untouched beauty. As the park continues to gain recognition for its ecological value, it is fast becoming one of Peru’s premier ecotourism destinations. Manu Jungle Trips

Ecotourism Activities in Manu National Park

Visitors to Manu National Park are treated to a wide array of exciting and immersive activities.

Popular pursuits include:

Wildlife Observation: Spotting rare and endangered species in their natural habitat, such as monkeys, birds, and reptiles.

River Expeditions: Exploring the Manu River by boat, offering a chance to see the region’s unique flora and

fauna from the water.

Hiking and Trekking: Navigating through cloud forests and lowland jungles, often with expert guides providing insights into the region’s ecology.

Kayaking and Canoeing: Exploring tranquil waterways and getting up close to wildlife in a sustainable way.
Additionally, the Andean route leading into Manu offers a unique mountain-to-jungle experience with hiking, llama cart rides, and cultural experiences in nearby communities like Patria and Pilcopata.

Cocha Otorongo: A Natural Refuge in the Heart of Manu

Located in the district and province of Manu, in the Madre de Dios department, Cocha Otorongo is a hidden gem within the Manu National Park, one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet. This impressive natural formation, located on the right bank of the Manu River, is an ancient meander that became isolated after the river changed its course, creating a unique ecosystem that attracts nature lovers and adventurers seeking to experience the true essence of the Amazon rainforest Manu Jungle.

Cocha Otorongo extends for 3 kilometers in length and between 150 and 200 meters in width, with a depth of 1.50 meters. The water, with a constant temperature of 29.6°C, is home to a rich diversity of species. Majestic river

wolves can be observed in its waters and surroundings, while iconic species such as herons, pavas de monte,

eagles, parrots, and vibrant macaws stand out on the shores and in the nearby skies. The trees surrounding the

cocha harbor a variety of mammals, including the enigmatic howler monkeys, spider monkeys, and tapirs, while the majestic jaguars stealthily prowl through the vegetation.

With a warm tropical climate In Manu Jungle Trips.

temperatures reach up to 35°C during the day and cool to 20°C at night, Cocha Otorongo is an ideal destination for tourists wishing to enjoy nature in its purest form. The tourist trails offer unforgettable walking routes, while a

modern observation tower and piers allow visitors to admire local wildlife and flora from a unique perspective.

This spectacular ecosystem is perfect for travelers looking for an ecotourism experience, where the focus is on direct contact with nature and wildlife viewing in its natural habitat.
creating a unique environment that is now home to a rich diversity of fauna and flora. Stretching for 5.5 kilometers

in length and varying in width between 160 and 220 meters, this tranquil water mirror offers stunning natural

beauty. Its water temperature of 32.1°C, along with the warm climate, which fluctuates between 35°C during the day and 20°C at night, provides the perfect environment for exploration.

Cocha Salvador is a sanctuary for a wide variety of species.

In its waters and surroundings, you can observe colorful macaws, parrots, toucanes, and elegant herons. In the

surrounding jungle, animals like tapirs, huanganas, jaguars, and primates thrive amidst the lush vegetation. This

biodiversity haven is a true paradise for wildlife watchers.

Tourists can enjoy two main trails that border the cocha: one 15 km long connecting nearby camps, and another 8

km trail leading to the famous Cocha Otorongo, offering travelers the opportunity to delve deeper into the rich natural surroundings.

Cocha Salvador is not just an ideal place for ecotourism,

but also a hidden gem in the Amazon region Cocha Salvador , where birdwatching, mammal sightings, and encounters with other

animals are unique experiences. With its incredible biodiversity and unparalleled landscapes, it is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in the magic of the Manu Reserve Zone 

Why Choose Manu Jungle Trips?

Manu National Park offers a truly untouched and immersive experience compared to more well-traveled Peruvian

destinations. By choosing Manu Jungle Tours, travelers gain access to an extraordinary world of biodiversity, with

guided trips that are both educational and enriching. As an ecotourism hotspot, Manu National Park provides an

exclusive and sustainable way to explore the Amazon, ensuring that its incredible wildlife and ecosystems are preserved for future generations.

SANDOVAL LAKE:

Sandoval Lake National Reserve.

It is a tourist destination and paradise that is most visited by nature lovers, which is the Sandoval Lake Reserve,

located in the Madre de Dios River Basin. Lake Sandoval has a beautiful mirror of very clear crystalline water, it

has 127 hectares. Sandoval lake is very surrounded by many palm trees of different species

, full of birds such as macaws, herons, cormorants. Eagles, kingfishers and the prehistoric bird (shansho), river

otters, turtles, caiman and dwarf caiman and different species of monkeys such as the friar capuchin, musmuki,

emperor, spider and howler monkeys, and a variety of reptiles, batrachians, amphibians, insects,

butterflies and many mammals, Lake Sandoval natural paradise of biodiversity

Entrance to Lake Sandoval.

To enter the Sandoval Lake reserve, we have to register at the checkpoint with their respective passports and

guides or companies that provide the service.

Hike along the Sandoval Lake trail.

From the control post, walk along a boarded path 3 km from the pier, which includes a visit to the Interpretation

Center and where there are numerous species of wild flora and fauna.

Sandoval Lake Ride in a rowing cone.

The walks or tour that are carried out in a rowing canoe. that has the capacity of 8 people, observing the wild

fauna. How it is inhabited by a large family of otters that it observes hunting and others on the logs of trees

basking in the sun and a variety of turtles basking on logs or fallen trees that are in the middle or on the edges of the lake.

Observation tower.

In the Sandoval Lake reserve we can appreciate an observation tower for a panoramic view and take the best

photographs of this Sandoval Lake, countries like sunrise and sunsets that are magical and the rides in our canoe.

Tambopata river basin upstream, we can see different lakes that are very important for the flora and fauna.

1: Coco Cocha Lake, which is located 2 hours from Puerto Maldonado, to get there we have to travel upstream

from the Tambopata reserve. It has a very incredible flora and fauna and more endemic species. How to observe

river wolves, birds and many mammals in their natural habitat. TOUR AMAZON  PERU

Tambopata river camping.

For those who love adventure, want to explore incredible flora and fauna, doing fishing, hiking trails and lakes in

the middle of the jungle. We have many opportunities to observe mammals and reptiles up close.

To the Tapir, anaconda, family of capybaras, caimans, monkeys and the king of the jungle (jaguar) that we mostly

observe on the beaches sunbathing or waiting to hunt their prey,

camping to spend the night on the beaches

del rio tambopata magical adventures. Just listening to the sounds of the forest, birds, animals and including the

noisy howler monkey, which is in charge of transporting the visitor to a magical dream and full of natural life that the Amazon jungle has

The macaw clay licks of the Tambopata Reserve.

This lick (mineral salts) is the main attraction for visitors, this place is very special as it is located on the edge of

the Tambopata River. where animals come to eat like deer, wild pig The wild boar, monkeys, Tapir and many

birds, especially the macaws, the 7 species, are clay licks or called mineral salts, have certain types of nutrients.

Clay licks are natural and are found in the clayey soils of a virgin forest where there is not much contact with humanity.

Show of the macaws in the clay licks of Tambopata.

The Chuncho clay lick is located to the left of the Tambopata river, 4 hours by river beyond the sea at Sentenciados

lakes, Colorado and a clay lick one and a half further on. The latter is considered the largest clay lick known in the

entire Peruvian Amazon. Sandoval Lake.

Also licks in La Torre A mammal clay lick just 15 min away by the La Torre and Nas river, peccaries and deer. A

parrot lick, a 5 min control job, with hundreds of parrots to dawn Finally,

SAKE SANDOVAL HOSTEL:

The great vastness and impenetrability of the Amazon basin has protected its diverse flora and fauna in this

Amazonian sandoval lake from the outside world since time immemorial. In its depths there are native peoples

who have never had contact with outside civilization. As the 21st century humbly dawns on this enticing expanse

of jungle territory, the abundance of The natural resources it contains, from oil to ranch land, threatens and

possibly changes it forever. The  Amazon jungle Lake Sandoval here comprises 50% of the nation, yet only 5% of Peruvians’

Lake Sandoval wildlife live in it.

Stretching from below the eastern flank of the Andes for thousands of kilometers to the Atlantic Ocean, this desert

has long been synonymous with the word “adventure” and Peru’s portion has been judiciously preserved.

More types of plants flourish here in a single hectare of rainforest than in any other European country. Some of

the world’s most diverse nature reserves the Amazon’s Lake Sandoval beckons, making it one of the continent’s top

wildlife viewing spots.

Divided into three main areas,

Sandoval Lake in the Peruvian Amazon not only offers a mix of bird and animal watching, jungle treks, and river

life, but also a dash of raucous urban life in the rainforest. There are only three towns of any size Pucallpa can be

reached by a paved road, Puerto Maldonado

It is accessible mainly by dirt roads and Iquitos is connected to the rest of Peru only by water and air. This lush

region begs the attention of adventure seekers, but it also begs for protection. Its natural wealth also attracts loggers,

energy companies, slash-and-burn farmers, and developers.

This is a border country. Travel is hard, but the rewards are limitless: making your way through rugged roads,

raging rivers and overgrown roads, you will feel like the first explorers who brought attention to this region in Puerto

Maldonado Sandoval Lake

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Amazon Birding Peru

PERUVIAN RAINFOREST  AMAZON BIRD

We have discovered 16 new species of birds in the Amazon Birding Peru over the past 10 years. New additions to the region bird cover a wide range of bird families and include the discovery of a bird of prey south of the Peruvian Amazon.

Birds of the Amazon in 2002 the cryptic wild falcon (Micrastur mintoni) was discovered. This Brazilian species

has bright orange skin around your eyes. It is assumed that the total population of this bird is great, considering its wide distribution, but overall little about this new species of Amazons known.

In 2007, a new bird of the Peruvian Amazonia described. The alitorcido rufous or rufous-fl Autin (Cnipodectes superrufus) has a multitude of variations in their colorful reddish-brownish.

Despite the extensive ornithological research has been conducted in the southeastern region of Madre de Dios, had

not detected this species, largely due to the inaccessibility of their natural habitat. The species is restricted to

the spiny thickets of bamboo (Guadua weberbaueri) reaching five meters in height, a little studied habitat of the Amazon bird.

Originally this bird had been observed only in a few sites in Madre de Dios- Amazon Birding Peru .

  In a nearby region. The known distribution of bird 3400-89000 km2 dominated by bamboos found in Madre de

Dios (Peru), Pando (Bolivia) and Acre (Brazil) forests Then spread; latter area includes the Manu National Park.

Birds of the Amazon according to scientists, the Rufous alitorcido is probably the least abundant of all bamboo

specialist birds in Amazonia. Your risk of extinction in the short term is low, but recent development projects, including the paving of the Inter-Oceanic

Highway will increase the number of human settlements and habitat destruction in the region. In addition, the

socio-economic value of bamboo and the growing tendency to harvest it suggests the extent of suitable habitat for the species may decrease in the future.

It is considered that the perlite Iquitos (Polioptila clementsi), discovered in 2005, is now critically endangered.

Also in the Peruvian Amazon, this new bird discovered in Allpahuayo Mishana-National Reserve, just west of Iquitos in the Peruvian region of  Amazon Bird Manu Jungle Trips .

Loreto Amazon Birding Peru .

Avistarla is rare in white-sand forests they inhabit. In surveys of available habitats within the Reserve are located only fifteen couples. And, since its discovery, every year seems to be more difficult to locate the species. The

species is in real danger of extinction due to its restricted distribution, its extremely small population and deforestation that occurs in the area.

Clearing for agriculture, facilitated by government incentives to promote the colonization of the land around

Iquitos, like forest clearing within a national reserve to boost the construction and fuelwood and charcoal vegetal56 continue to threaten the available habitat Amazon BirdThe ancient forests varillales, slow growth and habitat par excellence Polioptila clementsi are presented in particularly quartzite soils deficient in nutrients, and may never be able to regenerate if destroyed.

Amazonian forests growing on white sand and other nutrient-deficient soils ornithological saved many surprises.

Some years earlier, in 2001, another new species, the tyrant of Messana (Zimmerius villarejoi) described forest again white-sand beach near Iquitos in the Peruvian region of Loreto in the Peruvian jungle.

Among the many birds of the Amazon parrots

are often the most spectacular in their color. The bald parrot (Pyrilia aurantiocephala, originally known as Pionopsitta aurantiocephala), a member of the family of true parrots, caused a sensation when it was reported in 2002,

mainly because it is difficult to believe that such a large and colorful bird could have passed unnoticed in the world. As its name implies, the species has an amazing bald head, devoid of feathers, but other than that is a very colorful bird.

Presents an extraordinary range of colors: “orange head” Live yellowish green nape parrot green body with greenish wings bathed ultramarine blue, cyan, orange, emerald green and scarlet; Orange and yellow legs.

This parrot has been observed only in a few locations in the lower Rio Madeira and Tapajós rivers high in the Brazilian Amazon. Currently it has been only two habitat types and in a relatively small area.

Scientists say that although the region in which collected specimens Pionopsitta aurantiocephala is mainly

dedicated to ecotourism, nearby regions near the headwaters of the Manu Jungle Trips .

Tapajós River and across the southern Amazon Birding Peru .

are constantly threatened by the destructive activities of logging companies in the Peruvian jungle bieding . In lists, the

species is listed as “near threatened” because its population is small and moderately declining due to habitat loss in the birds of the Amazon.

In 2005 a new species of parakeet, Aratinga pintoi, was found in the Amazon River basin. Chest parrot sulfur was found, as the species is commonly known, only in open areas with sandy soils in Monte Alegre, on the north bank of the lower Amazon River, State of Pará, Brazil.

Its plumage is splendid colors is adorned with a green crown, orange front, yellow back mottled with green little

points, sulfur-colored chest and the tips of their wings deep blue. Initially it was believed that the juvenile form of another species or a hybrid of two species,

but surprisingly, scientists have been collecting, examining and identifying the wrong kind from the early twentieth century. Currently, Aratinga pintoi is a fairly common bird in Monte Alegre, easily located along the

main roads in groups of up to ten individuals, and flying over the city.

However, as is usual with new parrot species, scientists

now fear that farmers will soon begin to get and market these birds through illegal markets. Some scientists are

concerned not only for the preservation of the Amazon recently described birds, endangered and threatened, but mainly by “taxa forgotten.”

Many species are desperately waiting for some dedicated ornithologist or an employee of a South American

museum, often poorly funded, spend their own time and resources to formally describe the birds, while there is also a huge

demand for ecological studies to better understand and define the state of threat that are currently a number of species for which there are insufficient data. In a race against time, ornithological research to properly describe

the complex and rich avifauna of this planet is lagging behind the pace at which the region is developed, and many species are already endangered birds of the Amazon. Manu Jungle Trips .

PERUVIAN AMAZON:

The Peruvian Amazon is the largest rainforest on Earth. It is known for its unique biodiversity, with wildlife including jaguars, river dolphins, manatees, giant otters, capybaras, harpy eagles, anacondas and piranhas.

The large number of habitats, unique in its kind in this region hide important globally abundant species, scientists are discovering an incredible rate.

Between 1999 and 2009, have been discovered at least 1,200 new species of plants and vertebrates in the Amazon Biome (see map on page 6, which shows the extent that this biome covers).

The new species include 637 plants, 257 fish, 216 amphi bios, 55 reptiles, 16 birds and 39 mammals. Furthermore,

they have found many new species of invertebrates. Considering the huge number of invertebrate species, this report does not cover in detail.

The conservation of the Peruvian Amazon is essential for the future of humanity:

The multiple threats facing the Peruvian Amazon are increasing the pressure on natural resources and

environmental services on which millions of people depend.

These important threats are linked, ultimately, to international market forces and the everyday practices that depend on the Amazon for their goods and services.

The Peruvian Amazonia affects weather patterns worldwide and helps to stabilize the climate. Therefore it is vital

to conserve Amazonian forests if we are to address global climate change.

Any development in the Amazon should be managed in an integrated and sustainable manner, so that the key attributes and ecological functions of the area are maintained. Historically, each country in the region has only

considered part of the Amazon that is within their national borders, worrying about the benefits it provides to its citizens.

This has resulted in a fragmented policy-

making process, as well as the uncontrolled exploitation of goods and services in the Amazonia Manu Birding . This process has also overlooked the viability of the region as a whole.

Growth in key sectors such as agriculture, livestock and energy sectors, exacerbate the negative effects of this

approach. These economic sectors are expanding in response to global demand. Depend on investment in infrastructure development, such as those contained in the IIRSA.

These are the forces that currently form the basis for the “integration” of the Amazon in national and global economies. They are generating short-term revenue and improving national economic indicators. But should

incorporate consideration of environmental and social costs of such developments on the axis of development planning.

Around the world, are marginalized or minority groups within society, including indigenous peoples and rural communities, who suffer the environmental and social impacts of unsustainable development.

The Amazon is no exception.

The conservation of the Amazon is, first, crucial for the survival of the 2.7 million people in more than 320

indigenous groups have relied on their wealth for centuries. In this context, the fate of the Amazon depends,

ultimately, a signifi cant change in the way we understand the Amazonian countries development.

It is vital to manage sustainably the Amazon as a functional whole.

The desire to protect the functionality of the region for the common good must become the central task of Amazonian nations.

The responsible management of the Amazon

Peruvian Jungle Amazon

The Amazon rainforest in Peru, also known as the Peruvian jungle Amazon, is a vast and diverse natural region located in the northern part of the country, which is part of the Amazon River basin. It is one of the richest areas of

biodiversity in the world, hosting a wide variety of flora and fauna species, many of which are endemic and found only in this region.

Some highlights of the Amazon jungle in Peru include:

Biodiversity: The Peruvian Amazon is home to an astonishing diversity of species, including thousands of species of plants, mammals, birds, insects, and fish. Many of these species are unknown to science and have yet to be discovered.

Reserves and natural parks: Peru has established several reserves and natural parks to protect and conserve the rich biodiversity of the region. Among them is the Manu National Park, a Biosphere Reserve recognized by

UNESCO.

Indigenous Communities: The Peruvian Amazon is home to diverse indigenous communities that have lived in

harmony with nature for centuries. These communities have vast knowledge about medicinal plants and the sustainable way of life in the jungle.

Ecotourism: The Amazon jungle in Peru attracts many tourists interested in bird watching, canoeing on the rivers, jungle treks, and the opportunity to learn about indigenous cultures and environmental conservation.

Conservation Challenges: Despite its ecological importance, the Peruvian Amazon faces threats such as deforestation, illegal mining, poaching, and the expansion of agriculture. The conservation of this region is a crucial

issue to protect its rich biodiversity and ensure long-term sustainability.

It is important to remember that the Amazon is a large and complex region, and each part of it may have specific characteristics and challenges. If you are looking for information on a particular article about the Amazon rainforest

in Peru, I recommend that you do an online search using relevant keywords to get up-to-date and accurate information

Peru is a country with a population of almost 31 million people.

The Peruvian Jungle Amazon represents 60% of the national territory but is home to only 9.41% of the population. It is the territory with the greatest ethnic and linguistic diversity in Peru. There are five regions located in the Amazon

Peruvian (also called Peruvian jungle): Amazonas, Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martin and Ucayali. Although the Peruvian Amazon is rich in natural resources,

this wealth has not translated into us being its inhabitants rainforest manu jungle. Activities such as the extraction

of rubber, oil and gold have exposed the Amazonian population to exploitation, migration and diseases of the western world. Accessing this area by land is difficult, if not impossible.

Providing basic health, education, protection, and water and sanitation services are some of the main challenges facing the Peruvian State. manu jungle amazon tour jungle trips

The exclusion of the communities of the Peruvian Amazon.

Amazon is reflected in the situation of children and adolescents. For example, chronic malnutrition affects 4 out of

100 children under the age of five in Lima (capital of Peru) compared to 29 out of 100 in the rural regions of the Amazon.rainfores jungle trips

The inequities between children who live on the coast, in the mountains and in the jungle are surprising, but they

are still higher when the comparison is made between the urban coast and the rural jungle. jungle trip 68% of

indigenous children and adolescents in the Peruvian Amazon live in poverty. three out of five Amazon regions

have the highest rates of multidimensional child poverty: Loreto (80%), Ucayali (77%) and Amazonas (76%). manu jungle trips

UNICEF  .

works in these three regions. Child Survival and Development, Education, Protection, Public Policies and

Prevention and Risk Management are the main areas of work of UNICEF for children and adolescents in Peru.
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