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🌿 Manú National Park

Parks, Squares, Hills, & Mountains Peru South America

🌿 Manú National Park
Vast protected area in southeastern Peru encompassing Amazon Basin, Andean foothills, and cloud forests


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 23:55

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📋 Fast Facts
  • Location: Southeastern Peru, spanning Amazon Basin to Andean foothills
  • Biodiversity: Over 1,000 bird species, jaguars, giant otters, spectacled bears, and thousands of insect species
  • Ecosystems: High-altitude grasslands, cloud forests, and lowland tropical rainforest within one protected area
  • UNESCO Status: World Heritage Site recognized for exceptional biodiversity and pristine ecosystems

Manú National Park is one of Earth's most ecologically intact protected areas, spanning southeastern Peru across multiple environmental ...

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