Manu Paradise Lodge — Hotel in Kosñipata

We planned the trip to Peru to explore the rain forest and bird photography. I contacted several operators but finally decided to go with the program planned by Manu Paradise lodge, first owing to their prompt response during booking and subsequently interactions.||Since this was our first time to South America, we were little skeptical about the things. But I must say the things were so exceptionally planned and executed that from the day we landed to Cusco till the time we returned to Cusco after completing our 7-day expedition to Manu Road, it was flawless. We enjoyed every bit of it.||We stayed at the Manu Paradise Lodge for majority of the time. This is very beautiful lodge nestled in the wilderness with the river flowing just next to it and hills in the backdrop. The rooms and the facilities are quite decent with 24 hr. hot running water. This is small lodge with 7-8 rooms, so you are ensured of a personal touch at all times.||We are vegetarian and we didn't face any issues whatsoever. As a matter of fact, we were treated with exceptional Peruvian and international cuisine prepared by Daniel, an ever-smiling Chef at the Lodge. What an amazing chef he is. A gem definately.||The lodge itself has a great density of bird species like Hummingbirds, Tanagers (especially Paradise Tanager), Honeycreepers, Flycatchers, Oropendolas, Motmot etc. and many other species. The Cock of the Rock Lek is just 5-10 min from this lodge, so at times the Cock of the Rock is also a visitor to the lodge. This is an amazing place for bird photography.||My review would definitely be incomplete without the mention of the lodge manager Mr. Douglas, who was instrumental in making our trip a memorable one. He was also our guide during the whole tour. He is very knowledgeable person about the bird species and habitat. Very flexible and accommodative. He ensured and tried his level best to see that we not having any problems during our trip. A big thanks to him and his team (Daniel and Edvin) for making our trip the most memorable one.||I would definitely recommend anybody going on expedition to Manu Road, to go with Manu...

As a tour guide I've visited the Manu road 5 times over the past 9 years and highly recommend Manu Paradise Lodge. It's conveniently located for access to the middle |Manu road, and it's comfortable, clean, and welcoming, with great food and friendly and helpful staff who want the very best for you. The wifi was upgraded last year to satellite (Starlink) and they get very fast connections (I measured at least 150+ Mbs, I think it goes higher still), although this does vary depending on meteorological conditions, but even when overcast and raining we had a decent signal. They also have repeaters in the rooms, and wifi reached even the furthest rooms. They also have 24/7 electricity (solar, backed up by a generator if necessary), something that the neighbouring lodge does not. The location is absolutely jaw-droppingly beautiful, with views out over the Cosñipata river to a mountainside of tropical cloud forest, and upriver all the way to the 4000m+ mountain peaks, truly spectacular on a crisp clear morning. You are surrounded by cloud forest, so when you walk along the entrance drive and along the main road, there is forest everywhere, and wonderful birds, butterflies and other insects abound. We had shining silvery-blue Morpho aurora butterflies, several at a time, dancing around us even in the garden. (NB: I don't recall ever getting bitten by any insects here). The garden is not huge but is well maintained and they have multiple hummingbird feeders which bring in constant visitors, and above the main building is a tall tree with iconic hanging Oropendola nests and their delightful evocative calls. At night you fall asleep to the sound of the rushing river and the creatures of the night, and the temperature is generally very pleasant, rarely too hot, usually temperate and comfortable, although in bad weather it can drop a little and you will benefit from an extra layer of clothing. All in all staying here is a delightful experience, and I thoroughly recommend Manu...

As a tour guide I've visited the Manu road 5 times over the past 9 years and highly recommend Manu Paradise Lodge. It's conveniently located for access to the middle Manu road, and it's comfortable, clean, and welcoming, with great food and friendly and helpful staff who want the very best for you. The wifi was upgraded last year to satellite (Starlink) and they get very fast connections (I measured at least 150+ Mbs, I think it goes higher still), although this does vary depending on meteorological conditions, but even when overcast and raining we had a decent signal. They also have repeaters in the rooms, and wifi reached even the furthest rooms. They also have 24/7 electricity (solar, backed up by a generator if necessary), something that the neighbouring lodge does not. The location is absolutely jaw-droppingly beautiful, with views out over the Cosñipata river to a mountainside of tropical cloud forest, and upriver all the way to the 4000m+ mountain peaks, truly spectacular on a crisp clear morning. You are surrounded by cloud forest, so when you walk along the entrance drive and along the main road, there is forest everywhere, and wonderful birds, butterflies and other insects abound. We had shining silvery-blue Morpho aurora butterflies, several at a time, dancing around us even in the garden. (NB: I don't recall ever getting bitten by any insects here). The garden is not huge but is well maintained and they have multiple hummingbird feeders which bring in constant visitors, and above the main building is a tall tree with iconic hanging Oropendola nests and their delightful evocative calls. At night you fall asleep to the sound of the rushing river and the creatures of the night, and the temperature is generally very pleasant, rarely too hot, usually temperate and comfortable, although in bad weather it can drop a little and you will benefit from an extra layer of clothing. All in all staying here is a delightful experience, and I thoroughly recommend Manu...