Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve
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]
Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve | |
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Reserva Paisajística Nor Yauyos-Cochas | |
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Pariacaca (5,750 m) | |
Location | 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) |
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
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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. Archived from the original on 2010-11-18.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
- Instituto Nacional de Recursos Naturales - INRENA, Reserva Paisajística Nor Yuayos Cochas, Plan Maestro 2006-2011
See also
- Natural and Cultural Peruvian Heritage
External links
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