Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
Pacaya Samiria | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Location of Pacaya Samiria in Peru | |
Location | Loreto, Peru |
Nearest city | Iquitos |
Area | 20,800 km² |
Pacaya–Samiria National Reserve is one of the largest protected areas in Peru with an area of more than 20,000 km², containing a rich eco diversity and being the largest reserve in the country and the second largest in the Amazon region. The reserve is triangular shaped by Marañón and Ucayali River in the South, just before their junction originating the Amazon River.[1] Its main purpose is to preserve the ecosystems of the Omagua Region and to promote the sustainable development of the local towns.
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See also
- Iperu, tourist information and assistance
- Tourism in Peru
- Allpahuayo MIshana Reserve
- Peruvian jaguar
References
- ↑ INRENA. INRENA/SINANPE. Retrieved 12 February 2009.
External links
- www.pacayasamiria.org - Official website of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
- www.peru.travel - Official website of the Peruvian Tourism Board.
- Peruvian Amazon Travel Advisor Information about the Peruvian Amazon and the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve.
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Coordinates: 5°15′S 74°40′W / 5.250°S 74.667°W
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