Bosque Nublado Amaru-Huachocolpa-Chihuana
Peru, Huancavelica
Bosque Nublado Amaru-Huachocolpa-Chihuana
About Bosque Nublado Amaru-Huachocolpa-Chihuana
Bosque Nublado Amaru-Huachocolpa-Chihuana Regional Conservation Area was the first ACR established in Huancavelica, protecting 5,024 hectares of cloud forest in Huachocolpa district, Tayacaja Province, conserving the main cloud forests of the region. The reserve harbors a remarkable diversity of rare orchids including Maxillaria pyhalae and Sobralia altissima, the world's tallest orchid at 14.5 meters. Its forests supply water to the Chihuana and Huachocolpa peasant communities and protect unique biodiversity of the Peruvian Yungas in a department with few previously protected natural areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bosque Nublado Amaru-Huachocolpa-Chihuana located?
Bosque Nublado Amaru-Huachocolpa-Chihuana is located in Huancavelica, Peru at coordinates -12.6, -74.8.
How do I get to Bosque Nublado Amaru-Huachocolpa-Chihuana?
To get to Bosque Nublado Amaru-Huachocolpa-Chihuana, the nearest city is Huancavelica (60 km).
How large is Bosque Nublado Amaru-Huachocolpa-Chihuana?
Bosque Nublado Amaru-Huachocolpa-Chihuana covers approximately 50.24 square kilometers (19 square miles).
When was Bosque Nublado Amaru-Huachocolpa-Chihuana established?
Bosque Nublado Amaru-Huachocolpa-Chihuana was established in 2021.