Güeppi-Sekime National Park

Güeppi-Sekime National Park
Location within Peru
Location	Maynas, Loreto, Peru
Coordinates	0°29′S 74°55′W / 0.48°S 74.91°W / -0.48; -74.91[1]Coordinates: 0°29′S 74°55′W / 0.48°S 74.91°W / -0.48; -74.91[2]
Area	6,260 km2 (2,420 sq mi)
Established	1992

Güeppi-Sekime National Park is situated in the province of Maynas department of Loreto, Peru.

It was established as a reserved zone in March 1997 and covers 6,260 km² (2,420 sq mi) centered on the Güeppí river. The area was established to preserve the ecosystem and distribution of flora and fauna which is representative of the low forest of the north east of Peru and the promotion of tourism and finally the conservation and protection of the native communities. The nacional park was created in 2012.

Climate

Period of rains: December to March

Flora and fauna

There is a large diversity of birds and reptiles such as the black caiman (Melansosuchus niger). It is also home to several endangered species such as the jaguar (Panther onca) and the giant otter (Pteronura brasuliensis). This is also a site of the pink river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis), endangered by being used as bait in fishing for mota fish (Calophysus macropterus), despite such practices being illegal.

Ethnography

Several indigenous peoples live within this region including the Kichwas, Secoyas and Boras

References

• Parks Vol 11 No 2 ICDPS Working with Parks and People 2001 p11-12
• THE RESERVED AREA OF THE RIO GUEPPI
• Omacha Foundation, River Dolphins