Manu National Park

Manu National Park
View of a riverbank in Manu National Park
Location within Peru
LocationPeru
Madre de Dios Region, Cusco Region
Nearest cityCusco
Coordinates11°51′23″S 71°43′17″W / 11.85639°S 71.72139°W / -11.85639; -71.72139
Area17,162.95 km2 (6,626.65 sq mi)
EstablishedMay 29, 1973 (by 644-73-AG)
Governing bodySERNANP
WebsiteParque Nacional del Manu
CriteriaNatural: (ix), (x)
Reference402bis
Inscription1987 (11th Session)
Extensions2009

Manu National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional del Manu) is a national park and biosphere reserve located in the regions of Madre de Dios and Cusco in Peru. It protects a diverse number of ecosystems including lowland rainforests, cloud forests and Andean grasslands.