Rupa-Rupa or High Jungle is one of the eight natural regions of Peru. It is located between 400 and 1,000 m above the sea level. This region has lots of narrow and long valleys and fluvial mountain trails (canyons called pongos). The weather is warm, humid, and rainy.
This region has a tropical flora.
The fauna includes the Brazilian Tapir (sachavaca, also called mountain cow), the White-lipped Peccary (huangana), and the Jaguar (otorongo).
Rupa Rupa is the hottest region in Peru.
Andean Continental Divide
Westside | Eastside |
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Chala, dry coast | Lowland tropical rainforest or Selva baja |
Maritime Yungas | Highland tropical rainforest or Selva alta |
Maritime Yungas | Subtropical cloud forest or Fluvial Yungas |
Quechua - Montane valleys | Quechua - Montane valleys |
Tree line | Tree line - about 3,500 m |
Suni, scrubs and agriculture | Suni, scrubs and agriculture |
Mountain Top: