Peruvian national parks
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Peru has some of the world's most spectacular national parks, protecting a range of different ecosystems including rain forests and cloud forests, remote beaches where sea turtles nest, dense jungles, and active volcanoes.
UnderstandPeru's natural wealth and the diversity of its ecosystems constitute a heritage recognized in the 1993 Constitution, which obliges the State to promote their protection and conservation.
National parksNational parks are areas designated for the protection and preservation of wildlife and scenic beauty. In these areas, the exploitation of natural resources and human settlements are prohibited.
National reservesNational reserves are areas designated for the protection and propagation of wildlife. Some of the most important include:
Other conservation unitsIn addition to national parks and reserves, Peru has various protection units, including:
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- Photo: Yagamichega, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons