Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve
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Location
Peru
Lima Region, Yauyos Province
Junín Region, Jauja Province
Peru Lima Region, Yauyos Province
Junín Region, Jauja Province
Area2,212.68 km2 (854.32 mi2)
Established2001
GoverningbodySERNANP
| Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Reserva Paisajística Nor Yauyos-Cochas | |
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
 Pariacaca (5,750 m) | |
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| Location | Peru Lima Region, Yauyos Province Junín Region, Jauja Province |
| Area | 2,212.68 km2 (854.32 mi2) |
| Established | 2001 |
| Governing body | SERNANP |
| Website | Reserva Paisajística Nor Yauyos-Cochas (in Spanish) |
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]
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]
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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