World Heritage Identification Number: 402
World Heritage since: 1987
Category: Natural Heritage
WHE Type: Protected Areas & National Parks
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇵🇪 Peru
Continent: Americas
UNESCO World Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
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Manú National Park: A Biodiverse Haven in Peruvian Amazon Rainforest
Manú National Park, situated in the regions of Madre de Dios and Cusco in Peru, stands as a testament to the country's commitment towards preserving its rich natural heritage. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, this expansive protected area spans over 1.5 million hectares, making it one of the largest national parks in South America.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
This huge 1.5 million-ha park has successive tiers of vegetation rising from 150 to 4,200 m above sea-level. The tropical forest in the lower tiers is home to an unrivalled variety of animal and plant species. Some 850 species of birds have been identified and rare species such as the giant otter and the giant armadillo also find refuge there. Jaguars are often sighted in the park.
Encyclopedia Record: Manu National Park
Manu National Park is a national park and biosphere reserve located in the regions of Madre de Dios and Cusco in Peru. It protects a diverse number of ecosystems including lowland rainforests, cloud forests and Andean grasslands.Additional Site Details
Area: 1,716,295 hectares
(x) — Contains most important habitats for biodiversity
Coordinates: -12.25 , -71.75
IUCN World Heritage Outlook
The 2025 Conservation Outlook on Manú National Park reports the following assessment:
Source: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) · View assessment
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