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Reserva Nacional Pacaya Samiria
Reserva Nacional Pacaya Samiria Review
Around Iquitos there are large tracts of virgin rain forest and several reserves worth visiting. The hard-to-reach Reserva Nacional Pacaya Samiria sits at the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali rivers. The reserve is Peru's second largest and encompasses more than 20,000 square km (7,722 square mi) of land, about the size of El Salvador. As with many reserves in South America, there are a number of people living in Pacaya Samiria, around 30,000 according to recent estimates. Park rangers try to balance the needs of these local communities with efforts to protect the environment, and occasionally request a minimal S/120 for seven days entrance fee. It takes about several hours by boat to reach the park and at least five days to visit it.
- Address: Confluence of Marañón and Ucayali rivers
- Phone: No phone
- Hours: Daily
- Location: Into the Jungle
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