Natural world heritage site by unesco. You can click pan and zoom on the map to explore u s.
It protects diverse ecosystems such as lowland rainforests cloud forests and andean grasslands.
Natural parks in peru map. There are 12 national parks in peru 3 of which are classified internationally as natural world heritage sites. Ecological roles of national parks in peru. Click on any of the park locations on the map or from the table to read a short description.
A map was also created containing the natural protected areas. Manú national park spanish. Features of the wear a map national park buffs include.
Versatile neck face and head protection from the elements with 12 ways to wear it. The manu national park is the largest protected natural area of its kind in peru. I was on santa cruz trail and laguna 69 inside the national park.
Dozens of national parks and nature preserves make up a bit more than 10 of peru. This interactive map lets you browse interesting geographical facts and trivia about the 61 u s. National parks reserves and biospheres are places that confer protection to peru s wild flora and fauna.
2 of 9 nature parks in huascaran national park the whole national park is gorgeous but i would recommend the santa cruz trek for those who would like to do some backpacking. The manú nature reserve was established in 1968. With over 1 700 species of birds it has the world s second most diverse avian community after colombia.
Peru is considered to be among 17 of the most megadiverse countries in the world. National parks are places where the wild flora and fauna are protected and preserved. Moisture wicking and quick drying to keep you cool and dry.
Thankfully the peruvian government has done a good job protecting important ecosystems across the country. The majority of these national parks and nature reserves are undeveloped tropical forests with few services or facilities available for. The sites are protected and conserved to maintain their integrity so that no negative pressure is impacted on the isolated indigenous communities.
Peru s extraordinary natural environment features a wealth of protected areas wildlife reserves and archaeological zones. Parque nacional del manú is a national park and biosphere reserve located in the regions of madre de dios and cusco in peru. The exploitation of natural resources by humans.
Considered as one of the biggest and richest natural reserves in the world the one that allows having intimate contact with nature in its most primitive and wildest state. 1 of 9 nature parks in huascaran national park from laguna 69 a good trail climbs steeply to 4850 meter then traverses and descends in 2 hours 30 to the refugio peru pisco a very comfortable mountain hut with central heating at 4660 meter. Peru has an incredible array of natural diversity.
Printed with a detailed map of america s national parks.
