Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve
| Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Reserva Paisajística Nor Yauyos-Cochas | |
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
 Pariacaca (5,750 m) | |
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| Location |  Peru Lima Region, Yauyos Province Junín Region, Jauja Province |
| Area | 2,212.68 km2 (854.32 sq mi) |
| Established | 2001 |
| Governing body | SERNANP |
| Website | Reserva Paisajística Nor Yauyos-Cochas (in Spanish) |
The Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (Spanish: Reserva Paisajística Nor Yauyos-Cochas) is a protected area in Peru located in the Lima Region, Yauyos Province and in the Junín Region, Jauja Province.[1] It lies with the Peruvian Yungas and Central Andean wet puna ecoregions.[2]
Sima Pumaqucha, one of the deepest caves of South America, and Qaqa Mach'ay, the highest surveyed cave in the world, are situated in the reserve.[3]
Archaeological sites[edit]
Some of the archaeological sites within the reserve are Khuchi Mach'ay, Pirqa Pirqa, Quchawasi (Cochashuasi), Qutu Qutu (Coto Coto) and Wamanmarka (Huamanmarca).[3]
Gallery[edit]
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The lake Pumaqucha near the cave Sima Pumaqucha with the mountain León Pitakana (left) in the background -
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Nor Yauyos - Cochas in Peru". Protected Planet.
- ^ Olson, D. M, E. Dinerstein; et al. (2001). "Terrestrial Ecoregions of the World: A New Map of Life on Earth". BioScience. 51 (11): 933–938. doi:10.1641/0006-3568(2001)051[0933:TEOTWA]2.0.CO;2.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Instituto Nacional de Recursos Naturales - INRENA, Reserva Paisajística Nor Yuayos Cochas, Plan Maestro 2006-2011
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
- www.parkswatch.org / Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve
- www.enjoyperu.com / Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (Spanish)
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