Tabaconas Namballe National Sanctuary

Tabaconas Namballe National Sanctuary
National Sanctum Tabaconas-Namballe
Map showing the location of Tabaconas Namballe National Sanctuary

Location within Peru

Location San Ignacio Province, Cajamarca Region, Peru
Coordinates 5°09′25″S 79°16′23″W / 5.157°S 79.273°W / -5.157; -79.273Coordinates: 5°09′25″S 79°16′23″W / 5.157°S 79.273°W / -5.157; -79.273[1]
Area 29,500 ha (73,000 acres)
Established 1988

The Tabaconas Namballe National Sanctuary (National Sanctum Tabaconas-Namballe) is a national sanctuary in Peru known for its misty forests. It is located in San Ignacio Province, Cajamarca Region, in the districts of Tabaconas and Namballe. It has an area of 29,500 ha (73,000 acres).

It was established on May 20, 1988 by Supreme Decree Nº 051-88-AG.

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