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Manu National Park

The Lake at Boca Manu: Safeguarding a Nature Lover’s Paradise

Dutch biologist and writer Jessica Groenendijk meets a local community in Manu that is safeguarding the giant otter population in the area.

These Are the Best Destinations For Birdwatching in Peru

Let us show you some of the most coveted routes for birdwatching in Peru here so that you can enjoy your birding vacation to the fullest.

A Pandora’s Box of Disruption in Manu National Park: New Road Risks (Commentary)

We are living in the most dramatic era of road and infrastructure expansion in human history. Thousands of projects are opening up many...

Tracking Canopy-Dwelling Animals in Manu National Park

A study carried out in the Peruvian jungle reveals that canopy-dwelling species are more sensitive to human disturbance than we once thought. Here is...

Shamans of Peru: Learning About Medicinal Plants in Manu National Park

Our expedition to visit shamans and experience ayahuasca in Manu National Park was filled with adventure. Learn more about the experience here.

Deep Into Manú National Park: A Story of Danger and Friendship

As this account proves, the Manú National Park is an adventurous destination for those looking to witness rich biodiversity spread across the Andean highlands...

Curing the Incurable in the Jungle: My Healing Story

I was sick, and now I’m healed. Two years ago I came to Manu, in the Amazon jungle of Peru, to heal with medicinal plants. This is my journey to recovery

National Geographic Highlights Forest Hero in Manu National Park (Video)

This is the story of Reynaldo Ochoa, who works with the Crees Foundation to educate communities and plant trees in Manu National.