Zárate Forest Reserved Zone

The Zárate Forest spans across 545 hectares of land, containing diverse ecological zones from 1,850 to 3,600 meters above sea level.

The Peruvian government designated this area as a national protected zone in 2010, placing it under the management of SERNANP for conservation purposes.

Local communities near San Andrés de Tupicocha participate in environmental protection activities while maintaining their traditional connections to the forest lands.

Visitors need to obtain permits from both SERNANP and the local community before starting their trek from La Capilla entrance in San Bartolomé.

The forest harbors endemic tree species including Barnadesia blakeana and Myrcianthes quinqueloba, which thrive in the dry cloud forest conditions.

Location: Lima Department

Website: https://www.sernanp.gob.pe/bosque-de-zarate

Operator: SERNANP

Website: https://sernanp.gob.pe/bosque-de-zarate

GPS coordinates: -11.92920,-76.48923

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15