Bosques de Shunté y Mishollo
Peru, San Martin
Bosques de Shunté y Mishollo
About Bosques de Shunté y Mishollo
Bosques de Shunté y Mishollo Regional Conservation Area protects 191,406 hectares of cloud forest and premontane rainforest in the districts of Campanilla and Huicongo (Mariscal Cáceres Province) and Pólvora, Shunté, Tocache, and Uchiza (Tocache Province) in San Martín, the second ACR established in the region. The reserve protects critical water sources for the Tocache basin and harbors exceptional biodiversity in upper Amazonian foothill forests, including spectacled bears, mountain tapirs, and numerous endemic birds of the Peruvian Yungas. Its headwater forests supply drinking water to thousands of downstream communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bosques de Shunté y Mishollo located?
Bosques de Shunté y Mishollo is located in San Martin, Peru at coordinates -7.75, -76.55.
How do I get to Bosques de Shunté y Mishollo?
To get to Bosques de Shunté y Mishollo, the nearest city is Tocache (30 km).
How large is Bosques de Shunté y Mishollo?
Bosques de Shunté y Mishollo covers approximately 1,914.06 square kilometers (739 square miles).
When was Bosques de Shunté y Mishollo established?
Bosques de Shunté y Mishollo was established in 2018.