Q'eros-Kosñipata
Peru, Cusco
Q'eros-Kosñipata
About Q'eros-Kosñipata
Q'eros-Kosñipata Regional Conservation Area protects 55,319 hectares of high-Andean queñua and podocarpus forests, páramo grasslands, and cloud forest between 950 and 4,500 meters elevation in the districts of Kosñipata and Paucartambo, Cusco. The ACR preserves threatened relics of high-Andean forests, including the world's highest-altitude forest of Polylepis (queñua), and protects habitat for the Andean cat and spectacled bear. It is home to the Q'eros indigenous community, considered the last direct descendants of the Incas and custodians of traditional Andean knowledge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Q'eros-Kosñipata located?
Q'eros-Kosñipata is located in Cusco, Peru at coordinates -13.25, -71.5.
How do I get to Q'eros-Kosñipata?
To get to Q'eros-Kosñipata, the nearest city is Paucartambo (60 km).
How large is Q'eros-Kosñipata?
Q'eros-Kosñipata covers approximately 553.19 square kilometers (214 square miles).
When was Q'eros-Kosñipata established?
Q'eros-Kosñipata was established in 2021.