Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
National Reserve
Amazonia (Loreto)Designated in 198220,800 km²
The largest protected area in the Peruvian Amazon; known as "the forest of mirrors" for water so still it reflects the surrounding trees
Area
20,800 km²
Protection category
IUCN VI
Área protegida con uso sostenible de recursos —
Designated in
1982
Declared in 1982, Pacaya-Samiria is the largest protected area in the Peruvian Amazon, nicknamed "the forest of mirrors" for its wide seasonal floodwaters, so still that they reflect the surrounding forest with near-perfect clarity for much of the year. Its management actively involves the local riverside communities, who take a direct part in controlling fishing and hunting within the reserve.
Location
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Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve: 82 documented species
Mammals29Birds21Reptiles8Amphibians
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Peru, where Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve 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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