Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve
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Paryaqaqa (5,750 m)
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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
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The lake Pumaqucha near the cave Sima Pumaqucha with the mountain León Pitakana (left) in the background
See also
References
See also
External links
- www.parkswatch.org / Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve
- www.enjoyperu.com / Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (Spanish)
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