Manu National Park
Manú National Park protects all of the ecological zones that exist in the Amazon Basin, covering an altitudinal gradient between 150 and 4200 meters above sea level. Because of this topographical range, it holds one of highest biodiversity of any park in the world. Overall, more than 15,000 species of plants are found in Manú, and up to 250 varieties of trees have been found in a single hectare. The reserve is a destination for birdwatchers from all over the world, as it is home to over 800 species of birds, nearly the total for all of North America. Furthermore, there are at least 13 wildlife species in the park that are globally threatened.Before becoming an area protected by the Peruvian government, the Manú National Park was conserved thanks to its inaccessibility. The park remains fairly inaccessible by road to this day.
| Year | Decision | Comments |
| 1987 | Inscribed | Reasons for inscription |
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- Manu National Park
- Country: Peru
- Year: 1987
- Category: Natural landscape, Forest
- Connections:
Amazon Basin . World Biosphere Reserves .
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