Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve
| Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve | |
|---|---|
|
Paryaqaqa (5,750 m) | |
| Location |
 Peru Lima Region, Yauyos Province Junín Region, Jauja Province |
| Area | 221,268 ha |
| Established | 2001 |
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. It lies with the Peruvian Yungas and Central Andean wet puna ecoregions.[1]
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.[2]
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).[2]
Gallery
The lake Pumaqucha near the cave Sima Pumaqucha with the mountain León Pitakana (left) in the background
See also
References
- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 Instituto Nacional de Recursos Naturales - INRENA, Reserva Paisajística Nor Yuayos Cochas, Plan Maestro 2006-2011
See also
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
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