Tariquía Flora and Fauna National Reserve, Nature reserve in Tarija Department, Bolivia
The protected area spans 246,870 hectares across mountainous terrain with deep valleys, featuring altitudes between 500 and 3,300 meters above sea level.
The reserve received its official designation on August 2, 1989, through Supreme Decree 22277 and Law 1328, establishing protection for the Andean Yungas ecosystem.
The Jesuit mission of San Ignacio de Tariquea was founded in 1691 by Father José Francisco de Arce in the South Pilcomayo region.
Access to the reserve requires traveling from Tarija city to Emborozu or Bermejo through the Cajon region, with daily bus services available.
The reserve hosts 867 wildlife species, including 62 mammals, 242 birds, 19 reptiles, 28 amphibians, and 64 fish species within its boundaries.
Location: Tarija Department
Inception: 1989
GPS coordinates: -21.98600,-64.34000
Latest update: May 23, 2025 05:57
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