MANU PUSHARO PETROGLYPHS
4 nights
The Manu biosphere reserve has always been the territory of ancestral peoples such as the Matsiguenka, considered to be the expert hunters and connoisseurs of the medicinal secrets of plants whose heritage goes back thousands of years. In this program we have carefully crafted an authentic experience to connect with the magic of the Amazon, learning about rituals, beliefs and the use of medicinal plants from the Matsiguenka culture.
The Manu National Park is biodiverse, contains more than 20,000 types of plants, 1,200 of butterflies, 1,000 species of birds and 200 species of mammals which the Jaguar is undoubtedly the most mysterious. The Manu National Park is also the territory of various ancestral peoples, each with its own language, customs and traditions so unique that they have survived to our times.
Speak with our Local specialist
Rosbert Challco – Explore Manu – Operations
and our Travel Specialist
Route
Day 01 : Cusco – Cloud forest – Villa Salvacion Manu
Day 02 : Villa Salvación – Palotoa Teparo Community
Day 03 : Pusharo petroglyphs – Palotoa Teparo
Day 04 : Palotoa Teparo Community – Villa Salvación – Cusco
Altitude
Max. 3550 m.s.n.m. – Min. 463 m.s.n.m.
Lenght: 4 days
Start: Cusco
Finished: Cusco
Activity: Wildlife and Natural History
Ages: Min 15
Group Size : Min 1, Max 8
Physical rating: Moderate
Lodging: 1 Night in Salvacion Manu, 2 nights
Palotoa.
GALLERY
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore Manu National Park
- Visit the Matsiguenka community of Palotoa Teparo
- Learn basics of the Matsiguenka language
- Explore the trail systems
- Visit the MachuWasi Lake
- Understand rainforest plants used for food and medicine
- See how tradition and modernity combine in Manu Native Community peoples’ lives
All accommodation, meals, guides and transport to activities as indicated in the itinerary.
MAKE IT YOUR OWN– This trip is fully customisable. Ask us for details!
| Bespoke and tailored to your requirements.
Itinerary
Day 01: Cusco – Cloud forest – Villa Salvacion Manu
At the scheduled time we will pick you up from the hotel, during the tour we will have a time to visit the chullpas of Ninamarka (pre-Inca funerary precincts) and then head to the colonial town of Paucartambo.
We will ascend to the Acjanaco pass (3,550 m.a.s.l.) which is the entrance to the Manu National Park. We continue the tour making some stops on the way enjoying the different ecosystems until we reach Villa Salvación, Capital of the province of Manu, where we will spend the night.
Meals Included: Box lunch, dinner
Transportation: Private transport (Arrival time is between 5-6 pm)
Included Activities: Visit chullpas of Ninamarka
Accommodation: Local hostel – Villa Salvación (1 Night)
Day 02: Villa Salvación – Palotoa Teparo Community
Very early we will visit the Lake or Cocha MachuWasi, the Cochas are a point of congregation of fauna in the Amazon. We return for breakfast and get ready to continue our adventure towards the Matsiguenka community of Palotoa Teparo. The Matsiguenka community is adjacent to the Manu National Park.
To reach the community of Palotoa we will take a local boat or Peque-Peque from Santa Cruz check-point, after a couple of hours we disembark and start walking for about two hours until we reach the Petroglyphs of Pusharo inside of Manu National Park. We will have our camp near the rock, accompanied by the members of the community.
If time permits, we will have the chance to explore the jungle surrounded by the most extravagant noises that make this place mysterious.
Meals Included: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Included Activities: MachuWasi Lake, Pusharo Petroglyphs, Jungle night walk
Transportation: Private transfer by car and by boat (Peque Peque)
Accommodation: Overnight – Tents / Manu National Park
Day 03: Pusharo petroglyphs – Palotoa Teparo
At the scheduled time we will go out to explore the jungle and discover more secrets, in one of the most mysterious places for locals and strangers, an impressive rock over 4 meters high with engravings of anthropomorphic figures, snakes, footprints of felines, geometric representations, zoomorphic and astronomical motifs.
At the scheduled time, we take the Peque-peque towards the community of Palotoa, we will spend some time with our new friends the Matsiguenka to learn a little more of their day to day in the jungle of Manu.
Meals Included: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Included Activities: Pusharo Petroglyphs, Jungle walk
Transportation: Private transfer by boat (Peque Peque)
Accommodation: Overnight – at Community Lodge
Day 04: Palotoa Teparo Community – Villa Salvación – Cusco
Early in the morning we say goodbye to our new friends to return to Cusco. On the way we will enjoy lunch. And we will make stops to continue enjoying the area.
Meals Included: Breakfast – Lunch
Transportation: Private transfer from Manu to Cusco,Transfer to Hotel in Cusco.
Important info
- Transfers as indicated in the itinerary
- Daily activities and excursions as indicated in the itinerary
- Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
- Private Transportation (Land and river transport allow them to carry 10/15 kilos of luggage per person)
- Private boat
- First aid kit
- Naturalist Bilingual Rainforest Wildlife Guide (English,Spanish)
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (vegetarian vegan, gluten – free, pescatarian option)
- Snacks (fresh fruits, cookies, chocolate)
- International and Peruvian food.
- Unlimited Purified Water
- Rubber Boots
- Biodegradable soaps
- Local flights to Lima or Cusco (not included)
- Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance.
- Extra nights during the trip due to flight cancellations or weather conditions.
- Tipping of local guides, telephone, laundry
- Alcoholic beverages
Note:
All programs in the jungle may have slight variations, depending on the reports of our experienced guides and weather conditions, in order to maximize the observation of wildlife.
For the jungle trip you will need the following equipment:
What to wear:
- Long pants & sleaved cotton shirts (preferably in green or tan colours)
- Sneakers (covered shoes) or other low heeled walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat or cap
What to bring:
- Swimwear
- Sandals
- Personal hygiene ítems
- Daypack or small backpack
- Personal prescription medicine (if that’s the case)
- Rain coat
- Flashlight or headlight
- Mosquito repellent
- Photocopy of Passport
- Yellow fever certificate and extra money in plastic bags
Suggested:
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Your own personal water container, to be refilled at any time. This way we can reduce the usage of plastic
Note : During meals in the dining room you can wear casual clothing and shoes or sandals. We provide rubber boots for walk in the rainforest.
- Quick movements and loud noises are stressful to animals. Considerate travelers practice these safety methods:
- Learn about wildlife through quiet observation. Do not disturb wildlife or plants just for a “better look.” Observe wildlife from a distance so they are not scared or forced to flee.
- Considerate travelers observe wildlife from afar, give animals a wide berth.
- Avoid use of flash while taking snaps.
- Store food securely and keep garbage and food scraps away from animals so they will not acquire bad habits .Never feed wildlife. Help keep wildlife wild.
- Make sure the colors of clothing and gear blend with the environment.
Enjoy your trip!
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TRIP COST
Prices are per person, valid through December, 2024
Contact us for more information – Pusharo Petroglyphs
$ (5+ members)
$ (3-4 members)
$ (2 members)
Make it your trip
We can arrange for longer or shorter stays, (see below for sample costs), or add an extension to additional places of interest. We can even add special activities or customize excursions depending on your interests. We invite you to contact us to discuss your options!
Optional Hotel upgrades
All upgrade pricing is per person, per night, based on double occupancy. Please call for single occupancy pricing.
WHEN TO GO
April to December
For our Private Journey trips, you choose your own group and your preferred dates—there are no set departure dates. Private Journeys are available to groups as few as two people or as large as you like. Contact us for availability, questions, or to book your adventure!
- FIXED DEPARTURES on: Monday and Thursday.
- 2 people minimun required.
- Looking for solo travel (Contact Us)
- Tour departs from Cusco
- Best time to go : From April to December.
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