Manu National Park

Manu National Park
View of a riverbank in Manu National Park
Map showing the location of Manu National Park
Map showing the location of Manu National Park
Location within Peru
LocationPeru
Madre de Dios Region, Cusco Region
Nearest cityCusco
Coordinates11°51′23″S 71°43′17″W / 11.85639°S 71.72139°W / -11.85639; -71.72139
Area17,162.95 km2 (6,626.65 sq mi)
EstablishedMay 29, 1973 (by 644-73-AG)
Governing bodySERNANP
WebsiteParque Nacional del Manu
CriteriaNatural: (ix), (x)
Reference402bis
Inscription1987 (11th Session)
Extensions2009

Manu National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional del Manu) is a national park and biosphere reserve located in the regions of Madre de Dios and Cusco in Peru.[1] It protects a diverse number of ecosystems including lowland rainforests, cloud forests and Andean grasslands.[1]

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