Lachay National Reserve

Lachay National Reserve
Reserva Nacional de Lachay
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Wet season at Lachay.
Map showing the location of Lachay National Reserve
Map showing the location of Lachay National Reserve
Location Peru
Lima Region
Nearest cityHuacho
Coordinates11°21′30″S 77°22′10″W / 11.35833°S 77.36944°W / -11.35833; -77.36944
Area5,070 ha (19.6 sq mi)
EstablishedJune 21, 1977
Visitors30,000 visitors/year [1] (in annual estimate)
Governing bodySERNANP
WebsiteReserva Nacional de Lachay (in Spanish)

Lachay National Reserve (Spanish: Reserva Nacional de Lachay) is a protected area in the region of Lima, Peru.[2] The reserve is located 105 kilometres (65 mi) north from the Peruvian capital, Lima, and protects part of the lomas ecosystem.

Its objective is to restore and conserve flora, fauna and landscapes. Provide services to the public for research, education, tourism and recreation in harmony with nature. Contribute to raising the level of local populations.

  1. ^ "Lachay National Reserve - Park Profile - Threats". www.parkswatch.org. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
  2. ^ https://www.gob.pe/institucion/sernanp/informes-publicaciones/1718927-reserva-nacional-de-lachay Lomas de Lachay - SERNANP (in spanish)