World Heritage Identification Number: 548
World Heritage since: 1990
Category: Mixed Cultural Heritage and Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇵🇪 Peru
Continent: Americas
UNESCO World Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
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Exploring the Biodiversity Hotspot: Río Abiseo National Park
The Río Abiseo National Park, nestled within the San Martín department of Peru, stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of biodiversity that exists in the Andean region. Established in 1983, this protected area was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990, recognizing its unique combination of natural and cultural heritage.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The park was created in 1983 to protect the fauna and flora of the rainforests that are characteristic of this region of the Andes. There is a high level of endemism among the fauna and flora found in the park. The yellow-tailed woolly monkey, previously thought extinct, is found only in this area. Research undertaken since 1985 has already uncovered 36 previously unknown archaeological sites at altitudes of between 2,500 and 4,000 m, which give a good picture of pre-Inca society.
Encyclopedia Record: Rio Abiseo National Park
The Rio Abiseo National Park is located in the San Martín department of Peru. UNESCO pronounced it as Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 1990. The park is home to many species of flora and fauna, as well as the location of over 30 pre-Columbian archaeological sites. Since 1986, the park has not been open to tourism due to the fragile nature of both the natural and archaeological environment.Additional Site Details
Area: 272,408 hectares
(vii) — Contains superlative natural phenomena or beauty
(ix) — Outstanding example representing ecological and biological processes
(x) — Contains most important habitats for biodiversity
Coordinates: -7.75 , -77.25
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