70 Because of their enormous biodiversity, conservation policies and incredible wildlife, Puerto Maldonado and Manu rank as the most renowned treasures of Peru. The natural reserves of Tambopata-Candamo and Manu provide amazing Amazonian havens to spot wildlife, while experiencing the sense of remoteness of truly wild places. As rivers and streams ? ow down the eastern slopes of the Andes Mountains, they grow and swell to form the mighty Amazon River. The Peruvian Amazon is home to thousands species of animals and plants that never fail to amaze visitors. Iquitos offers a once-in-a-lifetime adventure aboard river cruises that travel upriver, deep into the startling secrets of the Amazon. Pacaya Samiria Nature Reserve Tambopata, Manu and Iquitos