Bosques Montanos de Huamantanga y Chorro Blanco
Peru, Cajamarca
Bosques Montanos de Huamantanga y Chorro Blanco
About Bosques Montanos de Huamantanga y Chorro Blanco
Bosques Montanos de Huamantanga y Chorro Blanco Regional Conservation Area, established in March 2026 as the fifth ACR in Cajamarca, protects montane cloud forests in the districts of Colasay, San José del Alto, Chontalí, Huabal, and Jaén. The area safeguards the headwaters of the Huayllabamba, Miraflores, and Amojú rivers, which supply drinking water to over 116,000 people in the city of Jaén. Its cloud forests shelter spectacled bears, mountain tapirs, and numerous endemic bird and plant species of the northern Peruvian Andes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bosques Montanos de Huamantanga y Chorro Blanco located?
Bosques Montanos de Huamantanga y Chorro Blanco is located in Cajamarca, Peru at coordinates -5.7, -79.
How do I get to Bosques Montanos de Huamantanga y Chorro Blanco?
To get to Bosques Montanos de Huamantanga y Chorro Blanco, the nearest city is Jaén (25 km).
How large is Bosques Montanos de Huamantanga y Chorro Blanco?
Bosques Montanos de Huamantanga y Chorro Blanco covers approximately 140.22 square kilometers (54 square miles).
When was Bosques Montanos de Huamantanga y Chorro Blanco established?
Bosques Montanos de Huamantanga y Chorro Blanco was established in 2026.