Manu: Reserved Area

We leave Cusco early in the morning in our comfortable bus. We ascend to the heights of Paucartambo. On the way we visit the funeral towers or Chullpas Ninamarca. Then we descend through the mysterious cloud forest full of beautiful orchids, heliconias and primitive ferns, taking breaks to give the opportunity to witness the bird 'Cock of the Rock" (rupicola peruvian) in the mating ritual. There are also possibilities to observe trogons (Trogon sp.) and more. If we get luck we'll see the only South American bear, the spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus). In the afternoon we'll arrive at the port of Atalaya where we board the boat -30 minutes- until Paititi Lodge where we stay in our typical hostel bathrooms and showers.

After a delicious breakfast, the group continues its journey by boat to navigate the Alto Madre de Dios River. On the way we see a variety of birds such as herons, kingfishers and the spectacular condor of the jungle, king of the vultures (Scarcoramphus potato) and Jaguar (Panthera onca). At noon we will stop in the village of Boca Manu to rest and then continue our journey through the stunning Río Madre de Dios to get to Boca Manu Lodge. Overnight on typical Lodge ,bathrooms with showers.

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One begins to realize why Manu is so famous precisely for its wildlife: riverside groups of turtles, White Caimans (Caiman cocodrylus), some capybaras (Hydrochaeris) and many more species are observed. In the afternoon we arrive at our camp located in Cocha Otorongo. Shortly after we organize a walk to visit the lake and the observation tower from where we see the otters. Here in Manu the animals have never suffered persecution of hunting by men. Overnight in camp SAFARI (beds). Showers and toilets available.

This day the group visits Cocha Salvador, located 30 minutes from Cocha Otorongo, to paddling silently on a catamaran that gives us the possibility to observe, again, the otters and a variety of rare birds such as sultana cock (Porphyrula martinique) or agami heron (agami heron). Later, we walked with the guide for the main trail to learn the operation and the secrets of the rainforest. In the afternoon we return to our camp at Cocha Otorongo. Overnight in camp roofed platforms. Showers and toilets available. Optional night walk.

This day we'll awake with the howling of the "Cotomonos". We must begin our return to Boca Manu (optional return by plane). Overnight in lodge. Showers and toilets available. Optional night walk around the lodge.

We continue our return by boat to the lodge. On the way we will see more birds native to the area. Overnight in lodge. Showers and toilets available.

We return by boat to the lookout. Then we began our journey back to Cusco. On the way we will observe the variety of flora and fauna.