Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park

Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park
Parque Nacional Yanachaga-Chemillén
IUCN Category II (National Park)

Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Location within Peru
Location Pasco Region, Peru
Coordinates [1]
Area 1,220 km2 (470 sq mi)
Established September 8, 1961

The Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park is located in the Pasco Region in Peru. It preserves part of the Peruvian Yungas and Ucayali moist forests ecoregions.[2] The Palcazu river, Huancabamba river, Pozuzo river and their affluents flow through this National Park. Some native communities still live in here. There are also some archaeological fields from the Inca and Yanesha cultures.

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