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tawny tit-spinetail. Amongst mammals, more than ten species have been
observed, several of them endangered, including the colocolo, the Andean
cat, the spectacled bear, the taruca, and the vicua.
3.1 PUYA RAIMONDI
One of the park's main attractions and example of andean flora is the queen
of the andes or puya Raimondi . There is a population of Puya raimondii
growing in the area of Catac, in the southern section of the park.
Puya raimondii was named in honour of Antonio Raimondi, the Italian
scientist who first described it. This plant bears a gigantic inflorescence that
can reach up to 10 m height, with more than three thousand flowers and six
million seeds in each plant. Its biological cycle is approximately 40 years.
It is one of the most impressive plants that can measure up to 12 meters
high. For decades the leaves grow, measuring up to 4 meters high; Then,
when you start the inflorescence grows up to 12 meters. The Puya Raimondi
comes to producing flowers 5000-8000
4. GLACIERS AND DEGLACIATION
In the territory of the park, glaciers are distributed along 180 kilometers,
from the snowy Tuco in the south to the vicinity of Mount Champar in the
north. Most originated in the valleys of this mountain range rivers drain into
the Santa River basin. The Santa River basin in the western flank of the
National Park is located, has been considered one of the six most vulnerable
watersheds from the effects of climate change at the national level.
5. WHAT SPORTS CAN BE PRACTICED WITHIN THE NATIONAL PARK
HUASCARN?
The Huascaran National Park has about 25 circuits of trekking, climbing 102
places and 33 archaeological sites including cave paintings. Among the
sports that can be practiced we are:
Squi
Ice climbing
Mountain bike
Experiential tourism
Here lovers of adventure tourism can climb the most beautiful snowy of
Peru, trekking, skiing high mountain, snowboarding, camping, paragliding, to
the delta, high mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, etc.
For those who enjoy nature tourism, the PNH offers the possibility of
birdwatching, as the park has been recognized as an IBA Important Bird
Areas.
In addition, visiting the area will have the opportunity to see in their natural
habitat to numerous species of flora and fauna; and that inhabit 210 species
of birds and over 10 species of mammals, all perfectly adapted to living in
heavy weather conditions that characterize Huascaran.
Operation Mato Grosso installed high mountain refuges as in the Italian Alps
for tourists and mountaineers, with the aim of collecting funds allocated to
the poorest in the area, to improve roads, rebuilding huts and buy tools.
The pristine nature of the landscape is stunning and is the central attraction
of this natural reserve. So, the good condition of its ecosystems is the
backbone of the local economy activation. Visit this large protected area is a
must. Browse this place is a journey through the history of Peru and the
grandeur of our country.
CLIMA
squ,
escalada sobre hielo
bicicleta de montaa
turismo vivencial
Aqu los amantes del Turismo de Aventura pueden escalar los ms hermosos
nevados del Per, realizar trekking, practicar el esqu de alta montaa,
snowboard, camping, parapente, a la delta, ciclismo de alta montaa,
canotaje, kayac, etc.
Para los que disfrutan del turismo de naturaleza, el PNH ofrece la posibilidad
de realizar el birdwatching, ya que el parque ha sido reconocido como un
IBA, Important Bird Areas.
Adems, visitando el rea tendrn la oportunidad de ver en su hbitat
natural numerosas especies de flora y fauna; ya que en ella habitan 210
especies de aves y ms de 10 especies de mamferos, todos ellos
perfectamente adaptados para vivir en las fuertes condiciones climticas
que caracterizan a Huascarn.
La Operacin Mato Grosso instal refugios de alta montaa como en los
alpes italianos para turistas y montaeros, con el objeto de recolectar
fondos que se destinan a los ms pobres de la zona, para mejorar caminos,
reconstruir chozas y comprar herramientas.
El carcter prstino del paisaje es impresionante y es el atractivo central de
esta reserva natural. As, el buen estado de conservacin de sus
ecosistemas es el eje principal de activacin de la economa local. Visitar
este gran espacio protegido es casi una obligacin. Recorrer este lugar es
un viaje por la historia del Per y por la imponencia de nuestra geografa.