Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve
| Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve | |
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Paryaqaqa (5,750 m)
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| Location |
 PeruLima Region, Yauyos Province Junín Region, Jauja Province |
| Area | 221,268 ha |
| Established | 2001 |
The Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (Spanish: Reserva Paisajística Nor Yauyos-Cochas) is a protected area in Peru located in the Lima Region, Yauyos Province and in the Junín Region, Jauja Province. It lies with the Peruvian Yungas and Central Andean wet puna ecoregions.
Sima Pumaqucha, one of the deepest caves of South America, and Qaqa Mach'ay, the highest surveyed cave in the world, are situated in the reserve.
Some of the archaeological sites within the reserve are Khuchi Mach'ay, Pirqa Pirqa, Quchawasi (Cochashuasi), Qutu Qutu (Coto Coto) and Wamanmarka (Huamanmarca).
The lake Pumaqucha near the cave Sima Pumaqucha with the mountain León Pitakana (left) in the background
Coordinates: 12°02′09″S 75°51′42″W / 12.03583°S 75.86167°W
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