Huaytapallana
Peru, Junin
Huaytapallana
About Huaytapallana
Huaytapallana Regional Conservation Area protects 22,407 hectares of glaciated high-Andes landscape in the provinces of Concepción and Huancayo, Junín, including the Huaytapallana mountain range rising to over 5,500 meters. The rapidly retreating Huaytapallana glacier is a critical water source for the cities of Huancayo and Huancavelica and serves as a barometer for climate change in the central Andes. The ACR protects unique high-altitude puna ecosystems, Andean wetlands, and glacier-fed lakes that shelter vicuñas, pumas, and endemic high-Andean bird species.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Huaytapallana located?
Huaytapallana is located in Junin, Peru at coordinates -11.85, -75.05.
How do I get to Huaytapallana?
To get to Huaytapallana, the nearest city is Huancayo (15 km).
How large is Huaytapallana?
Huaytapallana covers approximately 224.07 square kilometers (87 square miles).
When was Huaytapallana established?
Huaytapallana was established in 2011.