San Fernando National Reservoir

San Fernando National Reserve extends across 154,716 hectares of Pacific coastline, featuring desert landscapes, seasonal wetlands, and marine ecosystems at the river mouths of Ica and Grande.

The Peruvian government established San Fernando National Reserve on July 21, 2009, designating it as the second largest marine protection area after Paracas National Reserve.

Local communities near San Fernando National Reserve maintain traditional fishing practices while adapting to conservation regulations that protect marine species and their habitats.

Visitors can access the northern sector of the reserve through designated entry points, where they can observe sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and various seabird species.

The reserve contains Mount Huasipara, which rises 1,790 meters above sea level, making it the highest coastal elevation in Peru.

Location: Ica Department

Inception: July 9, 2011

Operator: SERNANP

Website: https://sernanp.gob.pe/san-fernando

GPS coordinates: -14.97139,-75.29504

Latest update: March 8, 2025 04:58