Deep in the heart of the Amazon, Manu doesn't boast five-star luxurious hotels, but rather provides nature in its most tranquil form. Lodging in Manu is recommended for those who plan to observe the large quantity of rare wildlife up close and personal. Due to their remote location in the Wilderness, Manu lodgings tend to be very small, accommodating no more than 30 rooms. But these small lodges provide extraordinary opportunity to view rare and exotic wildlife deep in the heart of Manu.


In December 2002, The Manu Wildlife Center was described as "..hands down the most intense wildlife experience..in Amazonia.." Located on the eastern coast of the Madre de Dios River, the Manu Wildlife Center is run by mostly members of the local community and generally hosts researchers and scientists, furthering their studies of the Amazon and its wildlife. The Center includes 22 private bungalows which include spacious rooms with private bathrooms and flush toilets, as well as mosquito nets and screened windows to protect from insects.

The complex also includes a dining room, bar, and lounge. Meals are served in the larger dining room and include a variety of Peruvian dishes including fresh vegetables, grains and meats. Vegetarian meals can always be made upon request. A bilingual natural guide is included in the price of booking and rates also include round trip transportation to and from the Boca Manu landing strip and motorized canoe transportation to and from the lodge itself.

The Manu Wildlife Center places you in photo-ready spots where you can catch close ups at macaw and tapir clay licks, oxbow lake, canopy platforms and other exotic and unique landscapes that give visitors and unparalleled view into Manu's Wildlife.


Named after Peru's bright red national bird, this lodge opened in 1997 and sits directly adjacent to the national bird's mating area. Located on the eastern slopes of the Andes Mountains, this lodge consists of ten private double occupancy bungalows. These bungalows include spacious interiors, private bathrooms, screened windows, and a private balcony for one's viewing pleasure.

Located not only in the Amazon but along the Andes provides visitors with more than just flora and fauna, but some of South America's most exotic animals like the Spectacled Bear, the Wolly Monkey and mountain toucans. Even more remarkable, the Peruvian national bird, the Andean Cock of the Rock, goes through his mating rituals just minutes from the lodge, providing visitors with quite the unique and national experience.

An 110-mile drive from Cusco brings visitors passed two Andean Mountain Chains home of the picturesque puna green lands as well as the rare Vizachas and the giant Andean Hummingbird. Cascading waterfalls, mountain streams and cloud forests provide tranquility unmatched in the rainforest.

Staffed by local community members, the lodge provides all natural meals including fresh fruits, meats, grains and vegetables. These community members also serve as rangers, patrolling the reserve and giving useful insight and knowledge to those in the area. This mountain meets forest lodge provides nature lovers with the peaceful, tranquil atmosphere of their dreams while providing once-in-a lifetime opportunities to view some of South America's finest, fewest, and most phenomenal creatures.


Named the Manu Paradise Lodge for the bird the Paradise Tanager, who resides on site, this eco-lodge is located in the heart of the cloud forest. Situated between the Kosnipata and San Pedro Rivers, this lodge offers an extraordinary view of the greenlife that surrounds it. Only a 6 hour bus ride from Cusco, or a 1 hour ride from the landing strip, the Manu Cloud Forest lodge offers the best accomodations. All rooms are designed with panoramic views of the rainforest and river along with private bathrooms with hot water. The lodge provides all transportation to and from the airport, Cusco, or guided tours via their 4x4 Cabin trucks equipped with air-conditioning to withstand the humidity of the Amazon.

The lodge includes a spacious dining room, constructed with open views of the river, and a cozy fireplace to sit in front of and enjoy the sights and sounds of the rainforest at night. The dining room fits up to 24 guests, and can arrange meals to meet all types of dietary needs such as vegetarian or macrobiotic. The Paradise Cloud Lodge Bar serves spirits and beer in addition to an assortment of wines including Peru's very own Peruvian Pisco.

In addition to its marvelous and cozy accomodations, the Lodge also offers a variety of guided tours: walking and hiking tours through the Amazon, biking tours around the Rivers, canoe tours up and down either river. This lodge tends to every kind of adventurer making this the place to be for the adventurous explorer.


In addition to these lodges, Manu offers more lodges located in the center of Manu's Reserve near the Cock of the Rock lodge. The Pantiacolla lodge and the Amazonia lodge are both located in the main lodging area, and are accessible by the same means as the Cock of the Rock lodge. These lodges both offer many of the same accommodations and tours that the Cock of the Rock lodge does. For more information on these other lodges please visit their websites:
Pantiacolla Lodge
Amazonia Lodge

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