Alto Purús National Park
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Alto Purús National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Alto Purús) is a national park in the Amazon rainforest of Peru, established in 2004.[2] It covers an area of 2,510,694.41 ha (9,693.85 sq mi) in the provinces of Purús (Ucayali), Tahuamanu and Tambopata (both in Madre de Dios).[2]
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Alto Purús National Park | |
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Parque Nacional Alto Purús | |
Location | Peru Ucayali and Madre de Dios |
Coordinates | 10.82°S 71.64°W / -10.82; -71.64[1] |
Area | 2,510,694 hectares (9,693.84 sq mi) |
Established | November 18, 2004 |
Governing body | SERNANP |
Website | Parque Nacional Alto Purús |
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It is also home to a number of indigenous tribes, including some that have avoided contact with the outside world.[2]