Imiria
Peru, Ucayali
Imiria
About Imiria
Imiria Regional Conservation Area in Masisea district, Coronel Portillo Province, Ucayali, protects 135,738 hectares of seasonally flooded Amazonian forests, oxbow lakes, and wetlands centered on Lakes Imiria and Chauya. The area is vital habitat for Shipibo-Conibo indigenous communities who depend on its fisheries and forest resources, and harbors abundant aquatic wildlife including pink and grey river dolphins, giant otters, and black caiman. Its blackwater lakes and palm swamps represent a poorly-studied and threatened ecosystem type in the central Peruvian Amazon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Imiria located?
Imiria is located in Ucayali, Peru at coordinates -8.1, -74.1.
How do I get to Imiria?
To get to Imiria, the nearest city is Pucallpa (120 km).
How large is Imiria?
Imiria covers approximately 1,357.38 square kilometers (524 square miles).
When was Imiria established?
Imiria was established in 2010.