The long boat journey down the Río Alto Madre de Dios from Atalaya to Boca Manu, at the junction with the Río Manu, can take almost a day. Boca Manu village is known for building the region’s best riverboats (it needs them!). It's interesting to see these vessels in various stages of construction.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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This vast national park in the Amazon Basin covers almost 20,000 sq km and is one of the best places in South America to see a stunning variety of…
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Probably Parque Nacional Manu's loveliest lake, at least amongst the part of the park visited by tourists, with camping and hiking possibilities.
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A lovely lake enfolded within Parque Nacional Manu, with an observation tower to aid wildlife-watching.
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Preferred over Cocha Juárez these days as a lake to spy wildlife such as the giant river otter.
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Giant river otters are often seen on wildlife-replete Cocha Juárez, although tours rarely stop here these days.
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9.34 MILES
Preferred over Cocha Juárez these days as a lake to spy wildlife such as the giant river otter.
10.87 MILES
Giant river otters are often seen on wildlife-replete Cocha Juárez, although tours rarely stop here these days.
24.97 MILES
A lovely lake enfolded within Parque Nacional Manu, with an observation tower to aid wildlife-watching.
28.38 MILES
Probably Parque Nacional Manu's loveliest lake, at least amongst the part of the park visited by tourists, with camping and hiking possibilities.
28.97 MILES
This vast national park in the Amazon Basin covers almost 20,000 sq km and is one of the best places in South America to see a stunning variety of…