Chuyapi-Urusayhua
Peru, Cusco
Chuyapi-Urusayhua
About Chuyapi-Urusayhua
Chuyapi-Urusayhua Regional Conservation Area protects 80,191 hectares of rainforests in La Convención Province, Cusco, where the headwaters of the Chuyapi and Urusayhua rivers supply fresh water to communities throughout the province. The ACR conserves one of the most biodiverse transitional zones between Andean cloud forests and Amazonian lowlands, sheltering over 1,500 species of plants and animals including jaguars, tapirs, and numerous endemic bird species. Established in 2021, it completes a mosaic of protected areas linking the cloud forests of Cusco with the Amazon basin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chuyapi-Urusayhua located?
Chuyapi-Urusayhua is located in Cusco, Peru at coordinates -12.8, -73.
How do I get to Chuyapi-Urusayhua?
To get to Chuyapi-Urusayhua, the nearest city is Quillabamba (50 km).
How large is Chuyapi-Urusayhua?
Chuyapi-Urusayhua covers approximately 801.91 square kilometers (310 square miles).
When was Chuyapi-Urusayhua established?
Chuyapi-Urusayhua was established in 2021.