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MANU NATIONAL PARK

CLIMATE AND CONDITIONS

The Amazon basin rain forest is hot and humid all year around with little variation from midsummer (December) and midwinter (June) due to Manu being only 12 degrees south of the Equator. Daytime temperatures regularly reach into the mid-thirties Celsius. In midwinter (June to mid-September) however, cold wind movements from the Patagonian plains move far enough north to affect the southern edge of the Amazon. These infrequent weather movements, known locally as “friajes”, last from one to three days and temperatures at night can drop as low as 10C. We recommend you pack a sweater or light jacket “just in case”. Manu is a rainforest, even if it is a dry rainforest as rainforests go, and as such rain may be encountered at any time of year, however during the “dry season” from May to October there is a lot less than in the “wet season” from late November to April. A trip to Manu is feasible any month of the year, in the Andes and Cusco area, and especially on the horse-supported treks, temperatures can drop below zero at some of our high altitude camps and on occasions we have encountered snow. Mornings are generally warm and sunny, with temperatures in the mid 20'sC and some cloud in the afternoons. Precipitation patterns in the mountains are the same as for Manu. Anyone who is in good general health can participate on a Manu or Andes trip. Biting insects are present in Manu, but less bothersome than mosquitoes in North America or midges in Scotland. Our overland vehicles are specially designed for the tough terrain and river transport is by roofed motorized dug-outs. Life jackets are provided and spare outboards are always taken as backup. In the mountains, all our gear is carried by mules, and saddle ponies are provided for everyone so you can ride or hike as you like. Manu is isolated (there are un-contacted Amerindian groups just a few hours away) as are the majority of our horse-supported treks, and we do our best to make your trip as comfortable and interesting as possible. As in any remote area, a positive attitude and willingness to accept the unexpected as part of the experience is essential.

CURRENT WEATHER CONDITIONS

For weather conditions in: Cusco

For weather conditions in: Lima

For weather conditions in: Manu National Park