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Manu Overview
Manu is the most biologically diverse area in the Peruvian Amazon, and some argue even the world. Offering the largest amount and assortment of animals and plants in the world, Manu is distant from civilization, where wildlife remains undisturbed and bountiful.
Manu's wildlife is simply incredible, showcasing 1000 of the world's 9700 species of birds, 15,000 different species of plants, and 200 species of mammals including some of the most exotic and rare such as giant otters, macaws at salt licks, and Lowland Tapirs.
In addition to its tremendous array of wildlife, Manu holds a deep cultural history and tradition of the Manu Native Indians and foreign travelers and adventurers whose impressions still define Manu as it is today.
For travelers looking for the ultimate rainforest experience and most diversified bio-trip, Manu's wildlife is unrivaled in the world and provides the most wildlife per dollar one will spend on a glimpse into the diverse yet intriguing lands of Peru's Manu.
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