“AYLLURUNA embodies the cultural roots of community and humanity in harmony with the Amazon rainforest.
Through NaturaLink, we connect this essence with the world, guiding international travelers toward genuine and unforgettable experiences.”
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forest walks
river fishing
Pongo boat rides
In the lower part of the Sanctuary is the pongo de Mainique, a natural setting of overwhelming beauty, a narrowing of the Urubamba River formed by two immense rock walls in which waterfalls, butterflies, macaws, and fish abound. In 2021, UNESCO recognized the Megantoni National Sanctuary as the Core Zone of the Avireri-Vraem Biosphere Reserve
How to get to the “AYLLURUNA” Experiential Tourism Center?
🚗 Option 1: Private or Hired Transportation
You can travel in your own vehicle or hire private transportation.
✅ The route is the same for everyone:
• 80% paved road
• 20% compacted dirt road (gravel)
🔧 Recommendation: Use four-wheel drive (4x4) vehicles, especially during the rainy season or if you want greater stability in rural areas.
🎒 Option 2: Backpacking (traveler & budget-friendly mode)
1️⃣ Cusco → Quillabamba
• Departure point: Imperial City of Cusco – Peru.
• Bus terminal: Av. Antonio Lorena, Santiago District.
• Destination: City of Quillabamba.
• ⏰ Recommended departure time: 8:00 a.m. (to enjoy the landscape).
• 🕓 Travel time: Approx. 5 hours.
2️⃣ Stay in Quillabamba (optional)
• You can rent a room in a local guesthouse to rest or explore a bit of the city before continuing your journey.
3️⃣ Quillabamba → Saniriato
• Go to the following transportation agency:
📍 Bus Agency (Megantoni)
Address: Jr. Ricardo Palma N° 302 (in front of Quillabamba’s Municipal Theater).
🎫 Final destination: Saniriato.
• ⏰ Departure time: 2:00 a.m. (highly recommended due to the region’s tropical climate, which is cooler at dawn).
• 🕓 Travel time: Approximately 5 hours.
• 📍 Final stop: Capiso Station in Malanquiato (AylluRuna Lodge).
📍 Final Destination: Pongo de Mainique
From AylluRuna Lodge, the route continues by tourist boats.
🧭 GPS / Google Maps Location:
Search 👉 "AYLLURUNA PERU"
📶 Mobile Coverage:
• Movistar provides signal with data up to the town of Mantalo.
• Beyond that point, only call service is available (no internet).
