Birds Of Machu Picchu – Discover Peru’s Avian Wonders
The Birds Of Machu Picchu are a major highlight of the Machu Picchu & Manu Road birding adventure offered by Birds of Peru Tours, a specialized birdwatching tour operator focusing on Peru’s rich avian diversity. This extraordinary journey combines cultural heritage with some of South America’s most spectacular bird habitats, from the temperate Andean slopes surrounding Machu Picchu to the legendary Manu Road that descends into Amazonian lowlands. The 13-day Machu Picchu Birding Tours & Manu Road itinerary begins with exploration of Southern Peru’s east slope and the historic ruins of Machu Picchu. While the Inca citadel itself is a world-renowned cultural site, the subtropical slopes and narrow gorge below provide surprisingly excellent birding opportunities. Participants can expect to encounter an impressive selection of species as they explore temperate and subtropical habitats, from high Andean puna to cloud forest patches. Birdwatchers stay at comfortable lodges i...