Bosque Montano de Carpish
Peru, Huanuco
Bosque Montano de Carpish
About Bosque Montano de Carpish
Bosque Montano de Carpish Regional Conservation Area, the first ACR in Huánuco, protects 50,559 hectares of cloud forests in the districts of Monzón, Mariano Dámaso Beraún, Chinchao, and Marías, conserving one of the most important endemic bird areas in Peru. The Carpish ridge is renowned among ornithologists for harboring numerous bird species with extremely restricted ranges found only in this narrow section of cloud forest, including the Carpish antpitta, described to science in 2021. The ACR also protects a remarkable diversity of orchids, bromeliads, and medicinal plants used by local communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bosque Montano de Carpish located?
Bosque Montano de Carpish is located in Huanuco, Peru at coordinates -9.65, -76.
How do I get to Bosque Montano de Carpish?
To get to Bosque Montano de Carpish, the nearest city is Tingo María (40 km).
How large is Bosque Montano de Carpish?
Bosque Montano de Carpish covers approximately 505.59 square kilometers (195 square miles).
When was Bosque Montano de Carpish established?
Bosque Montano de Carpish was established in 2020.