Manu Extra Information

HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS: HAVE YOU HAD A YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION .-

YELLOW FEVER is endemic in most parts of the Amazonia and vaccination is obligatory, though there have been no reports of cases in Manu or surroundings lately. Yellow fever which is transmitted by mosquitoes, exists in the forest of remote jungle areas of South America, mainly in Brazil. You can easily get vaccinated against the desease. After you receive the vaccine you will receive a certificate, which is good for 10 years.

MALARIA .- Malaria has almost totally been controlled in the area but, as some cases have been reported, some doctors recommend to bring along preventive pills. Fortunately so far we have had no cases of any one of the two diseases in many years.

Mosquitoes carrying malaria cannot survive in altitudes over 1,500 m 8( 5,000 ft.) so if you are traveling in the Andes, you won t have to worry about this disease. To protect yourself, wear mosquito repellent with DEET, wear long-sleeved shirts and trousers, and use mosquito nets. You can also take anti-malaria drugs before you go; consult your doctor about the pros and cons of such medications.

Malaria has almost totally been controlled in the area but, as some cases have been reported, some doctors recommend to bring along preventive pills. Fortunately so far we have had no cases of any one of the two diseases in many years.

BUGS & BITES.- Snakes, scorpions and spiders rarely bite without provocation. Keep your eyes open and never walk barefoot. Be sure to shake your clothes and check your shoes before putting then on. The SUN can also be very dangerous in high altitudes. Be sure to bring plenty of high-powered sunblock and a wide-brimmed hat, the sun can inflict serious damage on your skin.

FRIAJE .- From June through September some days with temperatures as low as 7°C can be expected. These are cold fronts from the South Atlantic and usually last only a few days.

Climate

CLIMATE: can be in general described as warm and humid as can be appreciated in the following chart:

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temperature in °C                        
Max. Average 31 31 31 30 30 30 31 33 33 33 32 31
Min. Average 17 17 17 16 15 15 14 14 16 18 19 18
Average 27 27 26 26 26 24 24 26 27 27 28 28
Rainfall mm                        
Max. Average 372 488 494 395 420 187 99 90 177 244 231 491
Min. Average 160 20 152 33 20 4 6 4 25 74 31 105
Average 259 257 273 134 119 63 55 43 90 146 157 301
Humidity Relative % 79 80 81 78 77 85 74 67 66 71 74 79

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