National ParkUNESCO World Heritage
Río Abiseo
Andes (San Martín)Designated in 19832,745 km²
A dual UNESCO listing, natural and cultural; it holds the archaeological site of Gran Pajatén, a pre-Inca citadel lost in the forest
Area
2,745 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1983
Declared in 1983 and a mixed UNESCO World Heritage Site — natural and cultural — since 1990, Río Abiseo protects both an exceptional biodiversity and the archaeological site of Gran Pajatén, a pre-Inca citadel built by the Chachapoya culture and rediscovered only in 1963, entirely swallowed by the forest. The yellow-tailed woolly monkey, endemic to this region, was thought extinct until its surprise rediscovery in 1974, and is now one of the most threatened primates in South America.
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Río Abiseo: 21 documented species
Mammals11Birds10
Threatened:,,,,,,
Endemic species of Peru:
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Peru, where Río Abiseo 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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