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Located in the departments of Cuzco and Madre de Dios, the jungles
of the Manu feature a surprising diversity of bird species.
Specialists calculate that in the region one can find over
1,000 species.
Tambopata, between the departments of Puno and Madre de Dios,
is one of those obligatory visits for specialists. The area
is famous for its world record of species registered in a
single area: more than 650.
Climate: The rain season runs
from December to March, even though rain showers can also
occur during the rest of the year. The area is best visited
from May to August, when temperatures can top 30°C.
Access: A dirt road runs from
Cuzco to the towns of Atalaya and Shintuya (9 and 12 hours
respectively), from where one continues by boat for 5-6 hours.
There are also 30 minute flights between Cuzco and Boca Manu,
from where one continues downriver for 4-6 hours.
Services: Puerto Maldonado and
Tambopata have basic services for visitors, including daily
commercial flights to Cuzco. Inns and lodges provide visitors
with all the necessary conditions for a pleasant and safe
stay in the tropical jungle.
Click on the following links for birdwatching
opportunities:
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