Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, Protected natural reserve in Loreto region, Peru
The reserve spans 20,800 square kilometers between the Marañón and Ucayali rivers, containing flooded forests, lagoons, and numerous waterways within the Amazon rainforest.
Established in 1982, the area received recognition as a Ramsar Wetland site in 1992, marking its international importance for conservation of water-dependent species.
Native communities within the reserve maintain traditional practices through sustainable resource management and participate in educational programs for visitors about Amazon life.
Visitors must obtain permits and travel with licensed guides, accessing the reserve through Iquitos city by boat along the rivers during the recommended period from May to January.
The reserve hosts over 1,000 animal species including river dolphins, jaguars, manatees, and the paiche, which stands as the largest freshwater fish in the Amazon.
Location: Loreto Department
Operator: SERNANP
Website: https://sernanp.gob.pe/pacaya-samiria
GPS coordinates: -5.25000,-74.66667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:07
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