Peru: Chaparri Enchanted jungle

 

One of the most beautiful places on conservation of wildlife in northern Peru, is Chaparrí, a private ecological reserve located in the community of Santa Catalina in the town of Chongoyape placed 62 km. west of Chiclayo City.

The reserve is one of the best areas of protection for dry forests and is home to a wide variety of wildlife including many endemic and threatened species such as spectacled bear or Andean bear ("oso de anteojos" in spanish), Andean Condor, White-winged Guan, Sechuran Fox, Guanaco and Pitajo of Tumbes.

The reserve is named after the spectacular mountain called "Cerro Chaparrí" that dominates the landscape, this mountain was considered sacred by the Mochica culture and remains so for shamans throughout Peru.

The Chaparrí EcoLodge offers accommodation in adobe bungalows at the heart of the reservation (12 rooms with private bath and four with shared bathroom). Packages include three meals and guiding services, we can also arrange transport.

 

Spectacled Bear

- In the world there are eight species of bears and the only living on this continent is the Spectacled Bear.

- Although this mammal of the order of carnivores, their diet consists mainly of vegetables.

- This is a very strong animal but a timid, peaceful and generally avoids human contact.

- It is characterized by irregular black fur and yellow spots on the chest and especially on the face. Hence its name.

- Is regarded as an accomplished climber of trees, where you normally rest. It usually lives alone except in the mating season.

- The spectacled bear is listed as an endangered species and initiatives such as Chaparri are very deserving.

      

 

 

 

White-winged Guan

It’s sleek, black feathers and the tips of the wings white. It measures 80 cm. tall and weighs about 2 kilos.Inhabits streams dry forests of the north coast. This ecosystem includes long months of drought from May to December, with a rainy season from January to April, which may not occur in dry years or be too strong for years of occurrence of the Child.

 

 

The reserve is one of the best areas of protection for dry forests and is home to a wide variety of wildlife including many endemic and threatened species such as spectacled bear or Andean Condor, Andean White-winged Guan, Sechuran Fox, Guanaco, and Pitajo of Tumbes, home and shelter Chaparri Animals and charm of Peru.

Visit Chaparri, land of Spectacled Bear.