Ashaninka
Peru, Junin, Cusco
Ashaninka
LocationPeru, Junin, Cusco
RegionJunin, Cusco
TypeCommunal Reserve
Coordinates-11.9000°, -73.6500°
Established2003
Area1844.68
Nearest CitySatipo (80 km)
About Ashaninka
Ashaninka Communal Reserve buffers Otishi National Park and protects montane forest habitat in the provinces of Satipo (Junín) and La Convención (Cusco), managed by the Ashaninka indigenous people. The reserve ensures connectivity of the Vilcabamba–Apurímac Conservation Landscape and provides essential forest resources for Ashaninka communities. Its cloud forests harbor spectacled bears, Andean tapirs, and the critically endangered yellow-tailed woolly monkey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ashaninka located?
Ashaninka is located in Junin, Cusco, Peru at coordinates -11.9, -73.65.
How do I get to Ashaninka?
To get to Ashaninka, the nearest city is Satipo (80 km).
How large is Ashaninka?
Ashaninka covers approximately 1,844.68 square kilometers (712 square miles).
When was Ashaninka established?
Ashaninka was established in 2003.