Medio Putumayo-Algodón
Peru, Loreto
Medio Putumayo-Algodón
About Medio Putumayo-Algodón
Medio Putumayo-Algodón Regional Conservation Area, established in June 2025, protects 283,595 hectares of lowland Amazonian forest in the Loreto region on the Colombian border, sheltering more than 53% of the carbon stored in northern Peru's Amazon forests. The reserve was established after a decade of community-led advocacy and a formal prior consultation process, directly benefiting over 5,000 people in 16 indigenous communities of the Murui (Huitoto), Yaguas, Ocaina, Kukama-Kukamiria, Kichwa, Maijuna, and Bora peoples. Its forests harbor jaguars, giant otters, tapirs, and exceptional Amazon biodiversity in one of the most intact forest landscapes remaining in the Putumayo basin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Medio Putumayo-Algodón located?
Medio Putumayo-Algodón is located in Loreto, Peru at coordinates -2.15, -73.4.
How do I get to Medio Putumayo-Algodón?
To get to Medio Putumayo-Algodón, the nearest city is Iquitos (200 km).
How large is Medio Putumayo-Algodón?
Medio Putumayo-Algodón covers approximately 2,835.95 square kilometers (1,095 square miles).
When was Medio Putumayo-Algodón established?
Medio Putumayo-Algodón was established in 2025.