Chaparrí Ecological Reserve
Área de Conservación Privada Chaparrí
Peru's first community-run private conservation area, offering a spectacled bear rescue center, white-winged guans and the unusually shaped Chaparrí Hill.
This private reserve was established by a local community together with a photographer. It lies in equatorial dry forest about 75 km east of Chiclayo and is best known for its spectacled bear rescue center. You may also spot the endangered white-winged guan, foxes and many endemic birds, with the uniquely shaped Chaparrí Hill as a backdrop. Access is by vehicle from the direction of Chongoyape. A day tour or a community guide arranged in advance is recommended, and there are eco-cabins for overnight stays within the reserve.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00 (guide required)
Nearby sights
- Huaca Rajada – Sipán
- Zaña Colonial Ruins
- Huaca Ventarrón
- Sicán National Museum
- Bosque de Pómac Historical Sanctuary
- Plaza de Armas & Chiclayo Cathedral
- Mercado Modelo
- Paseo de las Musas