Cordillera Escalera Regional Conservation Area

The conservation area spans 1,498 square kilometers of cloud forests and highland grasslands in the eastern Peruvian Andes mountain range.

The Regional Government of San Martín established this protected territory on December 22, 2005, to safeguard the region's biodiversity and water resources.

Indigenous communities within the area maintain traditional practices while implementing sustainable resource management methods that protect the natural environment.

Visitors can access guided tours and hiking trails throughout the reserve, with the Ahuashiyacu waterfall serving as a central attraction point.

The area functions as a crucial water source for surrounding communities, hosting numerous endemic species and different types of native orchids.

Location: San Martin Department

Operator: Gobierno Regional de San Martín

GPS coordinates: -6.29801,-76.37184

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15