Peru has arguably the highest diversity of butterfly species on the planet, with some 4500 recorded species. This tour concentrates on the famous Manu road in the Manu Biosphere Reserve in the south-east of the country, which takes us through the wonderful Cosñipata valley, and along the upper reaches of the Madre de Dios river. The area is justifiably legendary among the birding community, and is rapidly making a name for itself as a premier butterfly site: some 2100 species have been recorded in the immediate vicinity.Peru has arguably the highest diversity of butterfly species on the planet, with some 4500 recorded species. This tour concentrates on the famous Manu road in the Manu Biosphere Reserve in the south-east of the country, which takes us through the wonderful Cosñipata valley, and along the upper reaches of the Madre de Dios river. The area is justifiably legendary among the birding community, and is rapidly making a name for itself as a premier butterfly site: over 2400 species have been recorded from the amazing forest along this epic route, and recent tours have recorded over 800 species in just two weeks! For tour details, please click here.