Manu & Tambopata

Manu and Tambopata, the two rainforest areas in the Southeast of Peru are superb. They also allow for sensible logistics during your trip, as access is from Lima and Cuzco (into Puerto Maldonado for Tambopata) on a scheduled flight, or from Cuzco on propeller planes (into Boca Manu).

Both have fantastic primary forest and good wildlife viewing possibilities. However, the main differences are:

1. Accessibility and
2. Price

Manu is less accessible hence it is more expensive. If you have little time, it is the appropriate choice, as you will get into the forest more quickly. 10 times less people visit Manu than Tambopata. Here we recommend Manu Wildlife Center.

If budget is an issue and you want to visit fantastic rainforest we recommend you take 5 days from your Peru trip, and go to Tambopata Research Center, the only lodge within the boundaries of the Reserved Area. If you have limited time, our recommendations are Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, Sandoval Lake Lodge, Refugio Amazonas and also Posada Amazonas Lodge. You can stay here 2 nights and still get a feel for the forest.

For a full list of accommodation in the Rainforest please click here.

The following is a suggested rainforest itinerary: Cloud Forest and Rain Forest: Machu Picchu and Manu.