Lachay
Peru, Lima
Lachay
LocationPeru, Lima
RegionLima
TypeNational Reserve
Coordinates-11.3670°, -77.3670°
Established1977
Area50.7
Nearest CityHuacho (25 km)
About Lachay
Lachay National Reserve protects a rare lomas (fog oasis) ecosystem on the Peruvian coastal desert, located 105 km north of Lima. During the austral winter, ocean fog blankets the hillsides, triggering a spectacular bloom of wildflowers and supporting an isolated island of biodiversity amid the otherwise barren Atacama Desert extension. The reserve protects endemic plants, diverse bird species, and the Peruvian thick-knee in this highly threatened coastal habitat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lachay located?
Lachay is located in Lima, Peru at coordinates -11.367, -77.367.
How do I get to Lachay?
To get to Lachay, the nearest city is Huacho (25 km).
How large is Lachay?
Lachay covers approximately 50.7 square kilometers (20 square miles).
When was Lachay established?
Lachay was established in 1977.