Protected Areas in South America

Alto Mayo Protection Forest: Preserving Peru's Natural Treasure

The Alto Mayo Protection Forest in Peru covers 182,000 hectares of pristine nature and is home to diverse wildlife. Despite deforestation challenges, Conservation International is collaborating with local communities and government entities to sustain this vital ecosystem and preserve its enduring beauty and ecological significance.

Amazonia National Park: Preserving the Rich Mosaic of the Amazon Rainforest

Amazonia National Park is the oldest national park in the Amazon Rainforest. Spanning over a million hectares along the Tapajós River in Brazil, it safeguards a highly biodiverse habitat featuring dense lowland rainforests and white-sand grasslands. The park is a transition area between the Amazon Rainforest in the south and the Brazilian Cerrado in the north.

Anavilhanas Archipelago and National Park: Guardians of the Amazon

The Anavilhanas Archipelago is a testament to the dynamic forces of nature that shape the Amazon landscape. Comprising around 400 islands, 60 lakes, and numerous river channels, the archipelago is the world's second-largest fluvial archipelago. Situated in the Amazonas region of Brazil, Anavilhanas National Park stands as a bastion of biodiversity and ecological significance within the vast expanse of the Amazon Rainforest.