The Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (Spanish: Reserva Paisajística Nor Yauyos-Cochas) is a protected area in Peru located in the Lima Region, Yauyos Province and in the Junín Region, Jauja Province. It lies with the Peruvian Yungas and Central Andean wet puna ecoregions.
Sima Pumaqucha, one of the deepest caves of South America, and Qaqa Mach'ay, the highest surveyed cave in the world, are situated in the reserve.
Archaeological sites
Some of the archaeological sites within the reserve are Khuchi Mach'ay, Pirqa Pirqa, Quchawasi (Cochashuasi), Qutu Qutu (Coto Coto) and Wamanmarka (Huamanmarca).
Gallery
See also
- Paryaqaqa mountain range
- Lake Pumacocha (Lima)
- Lake Cochabamba
References
See also
- Natural and Cultural Peruvian Heritage
External links
- www.parkswatch.org / Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve
- www.enjoyperu.com / Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (Spanish)
