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Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve
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The Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (Spanish: Reserva Paisajística Nor Yauyos-Cochas) is a protected area in Peru located in the Lima Region, Yauyos Province and in the Junín Region, Jauja Province.[1] It lies with the Peruvian Yungas and Central Andean wet puna ecoregions.[2]
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Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve | |
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Reserva Paisajística Nor Yauyos-Cochas | |
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
![]() Pariacaca (5,750 m) | |
Location | ![]() Lima Region, Yauyos Province Junín Region, Jauja Province |
Area | 2,212.68 km2 (854.32 sq mi) |
Established | 2001 |
Governing body | SERNANP |
Website | Reserva Paisajística Nor Yauyos-Cochas (in Spanish) |
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Sima Pumaqucha, one of the deepest caves of South America, and Qaqa Mach'ay, the highest surveyed cave in the world, are situated in the reserve.[3]