Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve

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Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve
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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]

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References

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  2. 2.0 2.1 Instituto Nacional de Recursos Naturales - INRENA, Reserva Paisajística Nor Yuayos Cochas, Plan Maestro 2006-2011

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