Manu Road Then and Now: A Local Guide’s View I have guided along the Manu Road since 2005, when it was still unpaved, demanding, and exceptionally productive for birding. At that time, traffic operated on a defined schedule that suited the narrow cloud-forest sections: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from Cusco toward Patria, Pilcopata, and Salvación (and...Read More

Uncontacted Tribes in the Amazon A dawn on the Manu River is a slow-blooming symphony—mist lifting off blackwater, the cough of howlers rolling down the canopy, a giant otter’s wake silvering the lake. That magic hasn’t changed. What has changed, for now, is how we move in one section of the river so we can...Read More

Cock of the Rock Near Cusco Spotting One of the Most Emblematic Birds in Peru One of the most magnificent and colorful birds you can spot while birding in the Neotropics is the Andean Cock of the Rock (Rupicola peruviana). Known for its vibrant orange plumage and dramatic courtship displays, spotting this elusive bird is...Read More

Experienced guides can take you to the best spots for viewing these giant rodents, which you can see in their natural habitats. In Manu National Park and Tambopata, capybaras can be found near rivers, lakes, and other wetlands. They typically live in groups of up to 20 individuals or in couples, and they spend much...Read More