Ecotourism

Ecotourism

Ecotourism is an alternative to mass tourism modality, now framed in Sustainable Tourism, which involves the development of tourism activities in a natural area, being careful to leave benefits for conservation area and the host communities, and minimize (environmental, social, cultural and psychological) impacts.

Thus nature has become in recent years in an interesting appeal to a large segment of tourists in order to enjoy and appreciate their natural and cultural attractions.

The Manu National Park in the department of Cusco and Madre de Dios is one of the most original parts of the tropical forest, its bio diversity, abundance of animal and plant native populations and cultural manifestations of their ancestors species are provided so controlled tourism.

Similarly the area of ​​Tambopata / Candamo, in the jungle department of Madre de Dios is another very interesting for the variety of wildlife ecotourism destination, their native communities and artisan production, its exciting places to observe its bird species (Qollpas macaw), aquatic species of fish, lizards, alligators and giant otters in rivers and qochas (gaps) and the variety of animals in their natural habitat as Otorongo (predatory cat), species of primates.

The Convention is one of thirteen provinces in the Cusco, important center of trade in the valleys of Lares and La Convention, the main activities are the production of coffee, cacao and fruit, has a special climate of the valley and door Access to the National Megantoni which is one of the greatest wonders of nature, which forms the Urubamba River to break the buttresses of the Eastern Cordillera of the Peruvian Andes, this shrine houses one of the most important examples of biodiversity in the country .

The fascinating emotion of visiting natural areas that remain intact their evolutionary processes where man lives in perfect balance with nature.

Cusco has a unique bio diversity, which makes it one of the most privileged places for eco tourism.

    Main routes or Eco tourism in Cusco area

        Manu National Park.
        Tambopata National Reserve.
        National Megantoni.

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MANU

Manu National Park is located west of Puerto Maldonado. Although access is easier for Cuzco. Take a day and a half by bus, more comfortable and more expensive option is 25 minutes plane flight departing from the Cuzco airport.

The area was declared a National Park in 1973, in order to protect its great diversity of flora and fauna and a pristine watershed, corresponding to the entire course of the Manu River. In 1977 it was declared a Biosphere Reserve and subsequently Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.

The reason why these large areas have remained untouched is that they are inaccessible and remote from any trade route. Inside the park live various groups, native, some with low and no relation to our world.

Visiting Manu requires time and accept or be open to special travel conditions sometimes difficult. Must be flexible mainly changes in travel plans mainly due to climatic conditions. As with all Amazon wildlife is shy and elusive one so we suggest taking a tour of at least 6-8 days to get a good record of sightings.

The best time to visit is during the dry months from June to October. It is cheaper to join a group, so you have to arrange your trip in advance.

Lake Salvador is one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in the Manu Reserved Zone was discovered and named by pioneer Galician cauchero, Domingo Troncoso early last century who found a lot of rubber trees in this area.

There is currently tourist infrastructure to spend a few days comfortably.

To make the trip you should contact a specialized travel agency.
SUGGESTED TOURS IN THE MANU NATIONAL PARK

    Manu Reserve Zone (4d / 3n).
    Manu Reserved Zone (6d / 5n).
    Manu Pakitza (8d / 7n).

Tambopata - Candamo

Officially created in 1990 as Tambopata Reserved Zone - Candamo, is located to the east and south of Puerto Maldonado. It consists of 1.5 million hectares (3.5 million acres) in the regions of Madre de Dios and Puno.

Tambopata National Reserve has been the subject of numerous television documentaries. We invite you to visit one of the largest macaw clay licks and mammals in the world. You can also visit the pristine Lake Sandoval. In this region, a person can walk a mile through the forest and never find two trees of the same species. Much of this diversity is due to the flora, the millions of species of insects and animals, hot, and humid climate.

Like the National Park of Manu, Tambopata National Reserve protects a great diversity of landscapes and wildlife, including lakes with herons, kingfishers, caimans and giant otters, spectacular waterfalls, amazing clay licks visited by hundreds of macaws , monkeys and tapirs; palm swamps different nesting birds, rivers with sandy beaches for camping. All these wonders attract tourists, scientists and wildlife photographers.

The region of Tambopata - Candamo holds several world records in flora and fauna: 545 bird species in only 5,500 ha. 1122 species of butterflies, 151 species of dragonflies and 29 species of tiger beetles.

In 1996, part of the area was declared Tambopata Bahuaja-Sonene National Park. This new protected area that borders the Madidi National Park, Bolivia is the largest bi-national park in the world.

Tambopata - Candamo can be visited throughout the year.

To make the trip you should contact a specialized travel agency.
SUGGESTED TOURS IN TAMBOPATA - CANDAMO

    Capybara (3d / 2n).
    Tapir (4d / 3n).
    Macaw Clay Lick - Scarlet (4d / 3n).
    Macaw Clay Lick - Chuncho (4d / 3n).
    Birdwatching (3d / 2n).

Megantoni

Megantoni National Sanctuary is a protected natural area created in 2004. Its area reaches 215,868.96 hectares and is located in the central part of the basin of the Urubamba River in the Cordillera of Ausangate, Echarate district, province of La Convention (department Cusco).

Megantoni Reserved Zone has a very varied vegetation highlighting the diversity of orchids, which are present in almost all areas of the sanctuary.

The wildlife sanctuary is also quite diverse. There have been many species of birds as well as new and unique frogs and lizards, many species of mammal species.

The relief in this nature reserve is predominantly hilly and mountainous with altitudes ranging between 416 and 3,960 meters, thus creating a variety of altitude and climates that allowed the existence of ten zones of life. Also part of this sanctuary the Pongo.

Visitor use area has an area of ​​1080.49 hectares and is eminently landscape, with basic food, transportation and overnight. The activities that can be performed are mostly observation, the most important birding (bird watching). You can also perform some recreational fishing and guided walks.

Sexy Maximum is the wear of Mainique, which has 30 waterfalls over 20 meters high.

To make the trip you should contact a specialized travel agency.
SUGGESTED TOURS IN THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF MEGANTONI

    Pongo 4D / 3N.
    Pongo 7D / 6N.
    Pongo and Machu Picchu in 6D / 7N