Allpahuayo-Mishana
Peru, Loreto
Allpahuayo-Mishana
About Allpahuayo-Mishana
Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve protects the largest known concentration of white-sand (varillal and chamizal) forests in the Peruvian Amazon, located just 23 km south of Iquitos along the Iquitos-Nauta highway. These rare nutrient-poor forest types support an extraordinary number of endemic species found nowhere else on Earth, including several bird species discovered within the reserve after its establishment. Over 1,900 plant species, 475 bird species, and more butterfly species than any other single site have been recorded here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Allpahuayo-Mishana located?
Allpahuayo-Mishana is located in Loreto, Peru at coordinates -3.95, -73.45.
How do I get to Allpahuayo-Mishana?
To get to Allpahuayo-Mishana, the nearest city is Iquitos (23 km).
How large is Allpahuayo-Mishana?
Allpahuayo-Mishana covers approximately 580.7 square kilometers (224 square miles).
When was Allpahuayo-Mishana established?
Allpahuayo-Mishana was established in 2004.