Tingo Maria
Peru, Huanuco
Tingo Maria
LocationPeru, Huanuco
RegionHuanuco
TypeNational Park
Coordinates-9.3380°, -76.0170°
EstablishedMay 14, 1965
Area47.8
Nearest CityTingo Maria (2 mi)
Major CityHuanuco (65 mi)
About Tingo Maria
Tingo Maria National Park is known for its distinctive limestone formation called La Bella Durmiente (The Sleeping Beauty), which resembles a sleeping woman. The park features extensive cave systems, including the famous Cueva de las Lechuzas (Cave of the Owls). It protects a region of high jungle and hosts diverse flora and fauna typical of Peru's central jungle.