TRES CRUCES OVERLOOK - MANU WILDLIFE PERU

CLOUDFOREST TRES CRUCES OVERLOOK MANU WILDLIFE PERU

Tres Cruses is a natural site thot is on the way to the Amazon forest in Manu Notional Park Located at 3,700 meters of elevation, it is a natural overlook where one con see the transition from the Andes to the Amazon at the level of the Mauritian’s, while also toking in the impressive Sunrise from Tres Cruces, where the colors and forms that emerge as a result of the rising sun stand out This natural phenomenon can best be beheld during the months of the dry season, between May and October.

 One of the easiest ways to get to this tourist site.

Is from the locality of Poucartambo 105 km away (approximately 2 hours, 20 minutes) on an asphalted highway from Cusco. From there you will follow a car-accessible trail in the direction of the Acjanaco Pass 35 km from Paucartambo, passing through Challabarmba (approximately 50 minutes). From here you will see the first indications that we are entering Manu National Park at this point you should toke the detour to the Tres Cruces Overlook, though before you do, you should register with and pay the entrance fee at the Ajanaco Guard and Control Post, where you will find a small, though very interesting orchid garden

The tour from the Ajanaco Guard and Control Post to tres Cruces Overlook is approximately 14 km, o 30 mutes drive, dong a car-accessible Ural in the Andean scrubland. amazonia peru manu jungle trips

ERICKSON TRAIL .

The Trocha Erickson is located in the Andean zone of Amazon Manu National Park It is a tourist trail that crosses scrubland and montane forest, passing through two life zones (rainysubalpine moorlan  and very humid-subtropical manu jungle  montane forest). The descent is performed on foot, approximately six kilometers long (three hours), with an altitudinal gradient that goes from 3,500 meters in the Andean scrubland to 2,635 meters in the cloud forest, in the Pillahuata sector.

This altitudinal gradient will allow you to appreciate the change in vegetation over just a few hours, as well as contributing to the existence of the appropriate habitat for various species of orchids, bromeliads, ferns, birds, amphibians, spectacled bear, and puma, among others.in the nature are  manu jungle

It is most spectacular to find oneself on this path in a forest covered with epiphytes (plants that grow on other plants), primarily because it is within a cloud forest in which the clouds submerge the forest in mist that at times is quite gloomy.

 WAYQECHA -BIOLOGICAL STATION

The Woygecha Biologicol Station is located in the coud forest in the department of Cusco at an elevation of 2,950 meters in the transition between the cloud forest and Andean scrublands or puna. amazonia jungle trips .

Establshed in 2006, Wayqecha measures nearly 700 hectares and covers a gradient of I,200 meters of elevation, from 2,300 meters in the lowest part to 3,500 meters in the highest. amazon peru  manu jungle .

 In Addition 

to being a biological station, it is also a Private Conservation Area (PCA) of the same The prernise of the biological station is to promote soenofic research through funds acquired from ecotourisrn. t currenty has a capacity of 50 vistors, with foclities that incude a muti-purpose hall that serves as an eating area, conference hall, ond laboratory, 25 kilormeters of trails, and an oerial bridge to observe the forest canopy .

CLOUD FOREST THE TERRITORY THE OF THE  SPECLES .

The cloud forest is this zone's principal element: a unique and very diverse ecosystem. Some of the attractions that Can be found here are the famous leks of the Andean cock-of-the-rock, waterfalls, paths for observing flora and fauna, gardens for observing hummingbirds and other birds, as well as tourist lodging and quality food.

The cloud forest, or 'montane rainforest' also known as a forest of clouds,' is located between 900 and 3,000 meters above sea level. It is a zone of permanent fog and a splendid landscape filed with vegetation. This part of the Kosñipata Valley acts as a sponge, absorbing the rain, condensing the clouds, and releasing water little by little in the lower areas, thereby helping reduce flooding and landslides.

 The Kosñipata Valley cloud forest .

Is characterized by having profoundly dense fog in the arboreal canopy (forest canopy). Trees here can grow up to 30 meters high and are covered with orchids, helicons, and ferns, forming a dense forest interrupted only by small streams and waterfalls that emerge and are lost among the vegetation. Currently, it is estimated that this zone contains no less than 200 different species of trees; 56l species of birds and 43 species of mammals have been recorded, as well as countless amphibians.

 CLOUD FOREST PRIVATE CONSERVATION AREA

The Bosque Nublado (Coud Forest) PCA is, by its very nature, a representative sample of the type of ecosystem in which it is embedded; its altitudinal ranges permit the existence of hundreds of species of plants and animas. It measures 3,500 hectares and holds great value, primarily for preserving the ecosystem continuity of Jungle Manu National Park's buffer zone.

This Private Conservation Area 

is managed by Peru Verde Association, an organization that protects this forest and additionally provides services such as lodging and meals for visitors who wish to spend a few days enjoying the cloud forest in the facilities of their Cock of the-Rock Lodge. This ecological lodge has a network of trails running through Various habitats; this will enable you to watch a great variety of species of flora and fauna. In addition, a cock-of the-rock lek can be found in this area.

In order to access these services, it would be best to contact them and inquire as to what options exist

 COCK OF THE ROCK LEKS

The leks are groupings of males and females (in this case, of Rupicola peruviana) in specific places where the males display their wings, perform dances, and make vocalizations to show the females their qualities, to entice the latter into choosing them in order to subsequently mate.

Simply put, it is like a cock-of-the-rock discotheque, where they go seeking a mate and, of course, the females have the last word, or shout.

The cloud forest has several leks; nonetheless, there are two facilities where the activity of this species can be comfortably observed, such that these birds' courtship is not disturbed.

 The first lek .

known as San Pedro, takes lace atapproximately kilometer 60 of the Paucartambo- Pillcopata Highway, on the right-hand side. This is the most accessible one and is located on private land. Lodging and food can be found nearby.

 The other, known as Sapansachayoq, can be found on private land measuring approximately 50 hectares on the righthand side of the Kosñipata River, between the sectors of San Pedro and

Chontachaca. Here, in addition to being able to observe the lek, basic lodging and meals are available; however, in order to access these services, you must coordinate in advance.

 COCK OFTHE ROCK LEKS /VISIT

The activity of observing the cock-of the-rock's mating display takes place throughout the year and generally very early in the morning or at dusk; however, due to matters of security along the and in order to better enjoy your time here, we recommend doing so during the dry season, between May and October.

 SAN PEDRO SECTOR

The San Pedro Sector is located in the heart of the cloud forest. Here it is very easy to enjoy nature, as there are some picturesque trails on which you can observe the zone's flora and fauna on private lands that have lodging, from basic facilities to some that are very well designed. 

In addition.

the facilities at these lodgings enable visitors to come into close contact with species of hummingbirds and many other types of birds, monkeys, agoutis, and squirrels in their gardens, which are designed so as to attract these types of fauna.

Each of these properties has developed a range of trails for their guests and you can inquire about their services using the contact numbers we provide in the directory.

 

 SAN PEDRO SECTOR  VISIT

 Throughout the year; however, due to matters of security along the route and in order to be able to better enjoy your time here, we recommend doing so during the dry season, between May and October.

 ACTIVITIES

Observing landscape, flora, fauna and birds

/ Photography/ Hiking / Research /Cusco b3300 msnm / Paucartambo 2980 msnm