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Manu Learning Centre

A remote research and education eco lodge located in the buffer zone of the Manu Biosphere Reserve, in the Peruvian Amazon.

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12 rooms
Private or shared
Max 36
Guests total
7h
From Cusco
500 m.a.s.l.
Altitude
Amazon rainforest
Ecosystem
Cress Foundation
Non-profit
ABOUT THIS LODGE

Where the rainforest has returned.

The Manu Learning Centre is a premier biological station and eco-lodge nestled within the Mascoitania Reserve, a 643-hectare private conservation area in the Amazon’s cultural zone. As a hub for regenerative forestry and biodiversity monitoring, the lodge offers a rare opportunity to live alongside resident researchers and international conservationists. Your stay directly supports the sustainable management of the reserve and the long-term scientific projects of the Crees Foundation.

  • Heart of the jungle - Located in buffer zone of the Manu Biosphere
  • Active Research Hub - Home to long-term monitoring and reforestation programs
  • Scientific Immersion - Learn from resident biologists and field researchers
  • Diverse Wildlife - Over 450 bird species and its own macaw clay lick
  • Impact Travel - Every booking funds reforestation and community education
WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP

Accommodation options

12 rooms in total, these can be private or shared. All meals, guides, and transport included in every experience.

Room typo 1
Room typo 1
Most popular
12 room(s) · Up to 2 guests
Private toiletsHot water
The specific room will be selected during the booking process.
FACILITIES

Science is part of the stay

Designed as a functional field station, the lodge offers a comfortable, open-air experience that connects you directly to the sights and sounds of the Amazon.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Full board meals

Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Fresh local ingredients.
Rubber boots
Provided at the lodge
Hot shower

Solar-heated water.
Expert naturalist guide

Certified bilingual naturalist all day
Science Project Engagement

Involvement in Crees Foundation’s biodiversity monitoring.
Nature library

Field guides, species books & maps.
River & road private transport

Pick & return from Cusco.
WiFi

Limited depending on the weather.
Filtered drinking water

Available throughout the day
CREES FOUNDATION RESEARCH

Science is part of the stay

The Crees Foundation operates its primary research hub directly on-site at the Manu Learning Centre. This integration allows guests to step into the world of tropical biology, meeting the resident scientists and contributing to the long-term data collection that your booking supports.

15+
Years of continuous monitoring
643
Hectares of regenerating forest
Educational First
Crees Foundation non-profit status
Wildlife monitoring & tracking
Systematic tracking of indicator species including macaws, butterflies, and large mammals to measure forest health and biodiversity recovery.
Herpetology
Evening surveys for amphibians and reptiles, key indicators of climate change.
Butterfly biodiversity survey
One of the most comprehensive long-term data sets in the Amazon.
Every booking at the Manu Learning Centre directly funds ongoing conservation and community projects managed by the Crees Foundation.
EXPERIENCES

Experiences at this lodge

All experiences include transport from Cusco, full board, expert guide, and tech pack. Choose by duration and depth.

TAILOR MADE
Design your own program
Any duration · Any group size · Fully Custom itinerary · We build it around your goals.
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WHAT GUESTS SAY

Reviews

4.9
14 verified reviews
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"Super comfortable place with no words to describe the beauty of this forest."
— Richard · California · Soqtapata 3D/2N

"Birdwatching at 5 AM ... over 20 species before breakfast. Life-changing morning."

S
Sofia
Barcelona, ES
Manu Gradient Expedition 3D/2N
COMMON QUESTIONS

About Manu Learning Centre

Everything you need to know before arriving

Yes, solar-powered electricity with 220V outlets in each room for phone and camera charging. Hot water showers are available all day, heated by solar panels. Evening lighting throughout the lodge and common areas.
No, the lodge is only accessible through one of our programs. This is to protect the reserve and ensure every guest has a guide.
Moderate. Daily trails vary, some are gentle, others more demanding. A reasonable level of fitness is expected. Minimum age is 8 years.
Yes, from age 8. The guides are experienced with young guests and adapt the pace accordingly.
Rubber boots and rain gear are provided. Bring: quick-dry trousers, warm jacket, mid-layer fleece, waterproof jacket, insect repellent (DEET), sunscreen, binoculars, headlamp, and camera. All details are provided per experience booked.
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Compare experieces by length and depth - every stay in all-inclusive from Cusco with expert guiding and full board at the lodge.

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All-inclusive · Departure from Cusco · Max 14 guests · Year-around

Shortest experience2 weeks
Starting from$0
Group size2 - 8 people
AvailabilityYear-around
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