Alto Purús
National Park
Amazonia (Ucayali/Madre de Dios)Designated in 200425,000 km²
Peru's largest national park; the land of several indigenous peoples in voluntary isolation, with no contact with the rest of society
Area
25,000 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
2004
Established in 2004, Alto Purús is the largest national park in Peru and protects one of the last great stretches of western Amazon rainforest with virtually no direct human intervention, home to several indigenous peoples in voluntary isolation, the Mashco-Piro among them, whose legal protection has repeatedly clashed with logging and hydrocarbon exploration in adjoining areas.
Location
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Alto Purús: 76 documented species
Mammals31Birds19Reptiles6Amphibians
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Peru, where Alto Purús lies.
Tropical rainforestDesertMarine / coastal
Experiences in this park
Birdwatching
Wildlife you can see now
What is worth looking out for this month in Peru?
Now is a good time: Best time to see Amazon river dolphins (June to November (low-water season))
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