Río Abiseo National Park

World Heritage

Peru

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The park was established in 1983 to protect the rainforest flora and fauna that are unique to this area of the Andes. The flora and fauna in the park have a high degree of endemism. The yellow-tailed woolly monkey, previously thought to be extinct, is found only in this area. Research conducted since 1985 has led to the discovery of 36 previously unknown archaeological sites at altitudes between 2,500 and 4,000 meters, which provide a good picture of pre-Inca society.

# Archaeological sites

# Tropical rainforest

# Andes Mountains

# Endemic flora and fauna

# Yellow-tailed woolly monkey

# Pre-Inca Society