Tamshiyacu Tahuayo Regional Conservation Area, Protected rainforest reserve near Iquitos, Peru
The Regional Conservation Area encompasses 420,000 hectares of tropical forest with flooded and non-flooded regions in the Peruvian Amazon department of Loreto.
The area gained protected status in 2009 after local communities along the Tahuayo and Blanco Rivers advocated against natural resource exploitation since the 1970s.
The Regional Government of Loreto manages this conservation zone where researchers study wildlife while local populations maintain sustainable use of natural resources.
Visitors reach the reserve through Iquitos, followed by a 150-kilometer boat journey to specialized lodges offering guided tours and research opportunities.
The reserve houses the Amazon Research Center with 1000 acres of trails, supporting studies of rare species like the Red Uakari monkey.
Location: Loreto Department
Operator: Gobierno Regional de Loreto
GPS coordinates: -4.29352,-73.23620
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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