Purús Communal Reserve
Protected area in Peru
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The Purús Communal Reserve (Reserva Communal Purús) is a protected area in the Amazonian part of Peru. Located in the Madre de Dios Region and in the Ucayali Region, it is a buffer zone between national parks and other areas.
Location
Peru
Regions of Madre de Dios and Ucayali
Regions of Madre de Dios and Ucayali
Coordinates10°11′01″S 71°04′17″W
Area202,033.21 ha (780.0546 sq mi)
EstablishedNovember 18, 2004
| Purús Communal Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Reserva Comunal Purús | |
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
| Location | Regions of Madre de Dios and Ucayali |
| Coordinates | 10°11′01″S 71°04′17″W |
| Area | 202,033.21 ha (780.0546 sq mi) |
| Established | November 18, 2004 |
| Governing body | SERNANP |
| Website | Reserva Comunal El Sira (in Spanish) |