Güeppí Reserved Zone, Protected natural area in Loreto Region, Peru.

Güeppí-Sekime National Park lies in the Putumayo province of Loreto, Peru, on the border with Ecuador, centred on the Güepí River. It covers 6,260 km² of lowland Amazon forest and hills, with an average annual rainfall of 2,800 mm and a mean temperature of 24.7 °C. The photograph shows forested slopes above a muddy brown river lined with trees and shrubs, and a cleared grassy hillside with scattered pale-walled buildings and light or reddish roofs.

The area was first protected as a reserved zone in 1997 and gained national park status in 2012 under SERNANP management. This official recognition reflected growing understanding of the ecological importance of this Amazonian region.

The Kichwa, Secoya, and Bora peoples live within these lands and continue their inherited traditions through daily life. Visitors can notice the marks of these communities in how they use the forest and build their settlements.

The area is wet and rainy year-round, with heavy precipitation that requires proper rain gear and waterproof equipment for any visit. Access is best arranged with local guides who know the terrain and can advise on the best time to explore.

The park protects the pink river dolphin, one of eight river dolphin species, which is threatened by its use as bait for catching the mota fish (Calophysus macropterus). The reserve also shelters the giant otter and black caiman, and its annual rainfall reaches 2,800 mm.