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Manu Wildlife Center
Boca Manu, Madre de Dios, Peru · Independent · Accessible Luxury
The lodge is situated within a private 16,190-hectare (40,000-acre) reserve in the Cultural Zone of the Manu Biosphere Reserve, specifically chosen for its proximity to diverse micro-habitats and active clay licks. It serves as a critical base for biological research and conservation efforts in the Madre de Dios region while providing one of the most remote lodging experiences in the Amazon. Manu Wildlife Center was established as a joint venture between the eco-tourism operator Manu Expeditions and the non-profit Peru Verde Conservation Group to combine high-end wildlife viewing with rainforest preservation.
- 22 rooms
- Opened 1996
History
Manu Wildlife Center was established as a joint venture between the eco-tourism operator Manu Expeditions and the non-profit Peru Verde Conservation Group to combine high-end wildlife viewing with rainforest preservation. The lodge is situated within a private 16,190-hectare (40,000-acre) reserve in the Cultural Zone of the Manu Biosphere Reserve, specifically chosen for its proximity to diverse micro-habitats and active clay licks. It serves as a critical base for biological research and conservation efforts in the Madre de Dios region while providing one of the most remote lodging experiences in the Amazon.
Amenities
- 22 private bungalows with en-suite bathrooms and hot showers
- 40-meter (131-foot) canopy viewing tower
- On-site Tapir clay lick with elevated observation platform
- Nearby Blanquillo Macaw and Parrot clay lick project
- Access to two private oxbow lakes for Giant Otter sightings
- Extensive 40-mile network of scientifically-designed forest trails
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