When it comes to nature, Peru has one of the biggest records from around the world. Home of thousands of endangered species and beautiful landscapes that help to preserve the world we live in.
Reconnecting with yourself and getting in touch with nature in your visit to Peru will be something you won’t be able to forget , come and experience by first hand one adventurous lifestyle that you don’t want to miss.
While you are visiting these national reserves and parks, you may need to keep communication or a translation app to not miss any details . That’s why you may need to use one of our mobile plans for tourists to have a tourist sim card. In order to make a nice trip here in PeruSim. Here are some of the most important biodiverse parks to explore that you must visit on your trip to Peru.
Cutervo National Park
Cutervo national park was the first park ever protected by the peruvian state. It is located in the districts of San Andres de Cutervo, Santo Tomás, Pimpingos, Santa Cruz de Cutervo, Callayuc and Santo Domingo de La Capilla, in the province of Cutervo.
In its 8,214.23 hectares, it protects the biological diversity of Peru. This national park is home to endangered wildlife species, such as the jaguar, ocelot, spectacled bear, otter, wild cat, highland tapir, golden-headed quetzal, and cock-of-the-rock (Peru’s national bird ).
Pacaya – Samiria National Reserve
It is the largest national reserve in Peru. The Pacaya Samiria area was recognized on February 4, 1982. Located in the Peruvian Amazon (departments of Loreto and Ucayali).
It has about 250 species of fauna, including otorongos, sachavacas, ronsocos, sloths, pink dolphin, caimán, boa, anaconda and the herbivorous manatee. With respect to the flora, the cedar, cacao and lupine stand out.
Manu National Park
Considered the jewel of world biodiversity conservation, it is the first Amazonian protected area in Peru to be recognized as a World Natural Heritage Site. Manu National Park covers an area of 1,716,295.22 hectares and includes part of the provinces of Paucartambo (Cusco) and Manu (Madre de Dios).
Its presence contributes to the recognition and protection of cultural diversity and the self-determination of the indigenous people of the area. The area has an extensive and complex hydrographic system and guarantees the presence of a diversity of ecosystems that have been little intervened by humans.
Paracas National Reserve
Located in the province of Pisco, in the department of Ica, the Paracas Reserve is one of the most biodiverse areas for flora and fauna sightings in Peru and South America.
Is considered the only marine protected area in Peru. Its flora is rich in phytoplankton and algae.
While its fauna includes animals such as pelicans, gray gulls, condors, Humboldt penguins, flamingos and parihuanas. Likewise, the seas of the Pacific Ocean have marine species such as the white toyo, the sole, the cheetah, the sea lions, the sea cat, the octopus, the squid and the violet crab.Finally, we know that you have to keep communication with your relatives and friends, that you need to be able to orient yourself in new cities, that you might need help with translation and that you might need to search for restaurants or hotels. That’s why with PeruSIM you can buy a SIM card including the data plan of your need without having to worry about high roaming costs.