Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo
Peru, Loreto
Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo
About Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo
Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Regional Conservation Area protects 420,000 hectares of floodplain forests, palm swamps, and várzea ecosystems along the Tahuayo and Blanco rivers in Loreto, southwest of Iquitos. The area harbors one of the most diverse primate communities on Earth, including the rare Equatorial saki monkey, and served as the location for pioneering primate research beginning in the 1980s. Its community-managed forests and abundant wildlife make it a world-class ecotourism destination accessible by river from Iquitos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo located?
Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo is located in Loreto, Peru at coordinates -4.25, -72.95.
How do I get to Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo?
To get to Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo, the nearest city is Iquitos (80 km).
How large is Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo?
Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo covers approximately 4,200.8 square kilometers (1,622 square miles).
When was Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo established?
Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo was established in 2009.