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The Alto Cañete y Cochas Pachacayo Reserve was established
on January 4, 1999 through (D.S.) N 001-99-AG. It is located
in the departments of Lima (Province of Yauyos) and Junin
(Province of Jauja) with a surface of 176 000 hectares.
In
the Alto cañete and Cochas Pachacayo Reserve we can
find the lakes Paucarocha, Moyococha, Yatamo and Huascocha,
we can also find the Queñual plant (Polylepis sp.).
The main goals of this area are keeping the good quallity
of the water of the river for the population to drink, protect
the lakes in the area and preserve the wild flora and fauna
of the area; and finally foromote the tourism which in the
last 5 years has become one of the most important activities
in the area.
We
can also find the andean partridge (Nothoprocta pentlandii),
la chinalinda (Phalco boenus megalopterus) and the lique
lique (Vanellus resplendens). The main purpose of this Sanctuary
is to protect the historical scenary of the battle of Junin
and preserve the archaeological sites relevant to the Pumpush
Culture.
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to Reserved Areas in Peru:
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