Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve
Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve | |
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Reserva Paisajística Nor Yauyos-Cochas | |
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
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[]
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[]
The lake Pumaqucha near the cave Sima Pumaqucha with the mountain León Pitakana (left) in the background
See also[]
- Paryaqaqa mountain range
- Lake Pumacocha (Lima)
- Lake Cochabamba
References[]
- ^ "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.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
- ^ Jump up to: a b Instituto Nacional de Recursos Naturales - INRENA, Reserva Paisajística Nor Yuayos Cochas, Plan Maestro 2006-2011
See also[]
- Natural and Cultural Peruvian Heritage
External links[]
- www.parkswatch.org / Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve
- www.enjoyperu.com / Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (Spanish)
Coordinates: 12°02′09″S 75°51′42″W / 12.03583°S 75.86167°W
- IUCN Category V
- Peru geography stubs
- South American protected area stubs
- Geography of Lima Region
- Geography of Junín Region
- Protected areas established in 2001
- Landscape reserves of Peru
- 2001 establishments in Peru