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The Amarakaeri Communal Reserve (''Reserva Comunal Amarakaeri'') is a
www.parkswatch.org / Amarakaeri Communal Reserve
Communal reserves of Peru Geography of Madre de Dios Region {{SouthAm-protected-area-stub
The Amarakaeri Communal Reserve (''Reserva Comunal Amarakaeri'') is a protected area
Protected areas or conservation areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognized natural, ecological or cultural values. There are several kinds of protected areas, which vary by level of protection depending on the ena ...
in Peru
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located in the Madre de Dios Region, Manú Province. It protects parts of the Southwest Amazon moist forests
The Southwest Amazon moist forests (NT0166) is an ecoregion located in the Upper Amazon basin.
The forest is characterized by a relatively flat landscape with alluvial plains dissected by undulating hills or high terraces. The biota of the sout ...
and Peruvian Yungas ecoregions
An ecoregion (ecological region) or ecozone (ecological zone) is an ecologically and geographically defined area that is smaller than a bioregion, which in turn is smaller than a biogeographic realm. Ecoregions cover relatively large areas of l ...
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Located in the reserve is the geomorphological made "Harakbut Face" that resembles a man's face. It is known by the native Harakbut tribesmen as the Rostro, which means face in their native language.
See also
*Natural and Cultural Peruvian Heritage
This is a list of protected areas in Peru.
Natural heritage
The Constitution of Peru of 1993 recognized the natural resources and ecosystem variety of its country as a heritage. In 1990, the National System of Natural Areas that are protecte ...
* Uncontacted peoples
Uncontacted peoples are groups of indigenous peoples living without sustained contact with neighbouring communities and the world community. Groups who decide to remain uncontacted are referred to as indigenous peoples in voluntary isolation. ...
References
External links
www.parkswatch.org / Amarakaeri Communal Reserve
Communal reserves of Peru Geography of Madre de Dios Region {{SouthAm-protected-area-stub