Huaytapallana Regional Conservation Area

The conservation area spans 22,407 hectares across the Huaytapallana mountain range, featuring grasslands, snow-capped peaks, and six major mountain lakes.

The Regional Conservation Area received official designation in 2011 under the management of the Junín Regional Government to protect local biodiversity.

Indigenous communities near the conservation area maintain traditional agricultural practices and possess generations of knowledge about the mountain ecosystems.

Visitors can access multiple hiking trails throughout the conservation area, with the Mirador Huaytapallana path leading to mountain viewpoints.

The conservation area contains water sources from six lakes, including Chuspicocha and Lazo Huntay, which feed the Sullcas River system.

Location: Junin Department

Operator: Gobierno Regional de Junín

GPS coordinates: -11.90633,-75.03289

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15