{"id":5146,"date":"2020-06-25T01:11:33","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T06:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/?p=5146"},"modified":"2026-01-26T16:56:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T21:56:44","slug":"ampay-national-sanctuary-in-apurimac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/ampay-national-sanctuary-in-apurimac","title":{"rendered":"Ampay National Sanctuary in Apurimac"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ampay National Sanctuary is in Apurimac, Peru. Sanctuaries are naturally occurring areas that are meant to protect the endangered species from hunting, poaching and predation. There are<\/span><b> 9 National Sanctuaries in Peru<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They are protected and administered by the government. The main focus of these areas is the conservation of &#8216;wild nature&#8217; for posterity and as a symbol of national pride.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This time we will learn more about <\/span><b>Ampay National Sanctuary.<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4824\" style=\"width: 875px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4824\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SNAa.webp\" alt=\"Santuario Nacional de Ampay\" width=\"865\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4824\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ampay National Sanctuary<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h4><b>Where is Ampay National Sanctuary?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Ampay National Sanctuary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is located in the district of Tamburco, province of Abancay, department of Apurimac.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>It was established as protected natural area: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 23, 1987<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Altitude:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 800 to 5 235 m.a.s.l<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Extension:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3635.5 ha<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Description:<\/b><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name of the Ampay National Sanctuary is because of the Mountain that lies in the sanctuary is called Ampay. This sanctuary is in the Andes of Peru. It is 36.35 square kilometres (14.03 sq mi) in size. Here several endangered plant species are protected such as<\/span><b> Intimpa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Romerillo (Podocarpus glomeratus). There are two beautiful small lakes: Angasccocha (at 3250 m) and Uspaccocha (at 3750 m). Clear and clean water allow us to see the reflection of the Mount Ampay summit.<\/span>.<\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_4830\" style=\"width: 1910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4830\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SA.webp\" alt=\"Santuario Nacional de Ampay y su majestuoso paisaje\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SA-320x213.webp 320w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SA-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ampay National Sanctuary and its majestic landscape.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>What can you see there?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have the opportunity to visit the Ampay National Sanctuary, you will be amazed by the variety of fauna and flora that this place has to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3505230926454944\" data-ad-slot=\"3247790964\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h2><b>Fauna<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Andean Fox:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Culpeo, also known as Andean fox, is a South American fox species. It is the second-largest native canid on the continent. It has grey and reddish fur, a white chin, reddish legs and a stripe on its back that may be barely visible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The culpeo&#8217;s diet consists largely of rodents, rabbits, birds and lizards, and to a lesser extent, plant material and carrion. This fox can live up to 12 years. It is most common to live on the western slopes of the Andes.<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2618\" style=\"width: 880px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2618\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/zorro-andino.webp\" alt=\"El zorro andino, puede vivir hasta 12 a\u00f1os, es muy h\u00e1bil para movilizarse por noches.\" width=\"870\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2618\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><b><i>Andean fox can live up to 12 years, and it can be active throughout the day and night.<\/i><\/b><\/p><\/div>\n<h4><b>Vizcacha:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vizcachas are rodents similar to chinchillas. They live in the Andes Mountains from central Peru southward to Chile and Argentina, usually at altitudes between 4,000 and 5,000 metres (13,000 and 16,000 feet). These rodents have very long ears and resemble long-tailed rabbits. Although they are poor diggers, they are agile on the rocks, where they eat grasses, mosses, and lichens.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2619\" style=\"width: 880px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2619\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/vizcacha-L.webp\" alt=\"Vizcacha, animal muy parecido al conejo de castilla.\" width=\"870\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2619\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vizcachas look similar to, but are not closely related to rabbits.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h4><b>Taruca:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taruca, or north Andean deer, is a species of deer native to South America. It is in danger of extinction. Tarucas are found only in the Andes mountains, from central Peru, through Bolivia and extreme north-eastern Chile, and into northern Argentina. They are gregarious, but do not live in stable herds, with individuals moving between groups of up to thirty members each over the course of a few days. They measure 128 to 146 cm (50 to 57 in) from head to rump, with a 11 to 13 cm (4.3 to 5.1 in) tail, and stand 69 to 80 cm (27 to 31 in) tall at the shoulder. Adults weigh between 69 and 80 kg (152 and 176 lb). As with most deer, males are significantly larger than females.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2615\" style=\"width: 880px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2615\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/taruca-1.webp\" alt=\"Taruca conocido tambi\u00e9n como Venado\" width=\"870\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2615\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taruca, also known as Andean deer.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h4><b>Andean Gull:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andean gull is known from Chile, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia. It breeds in mountainous areas, usually at elevations of over 3,000 metres (9,800 ft). Beautiful bird that is 45\u201348 cm (18\u201319 in) long, and has a dark hood, a pale grey back and a pattern of black and white on its primaries.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4826\" style=\"width: 875px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4826\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4826\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/gaviota-1.webp\" alt=\"Gaviota, una de las especies que podr\u00e1s observar en el Santuario Nacional de Ampay\" width=\"865\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4826\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beautiful Andean Gull that can be seen in Ampay National Sanctuary.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h4><b>Andean Condor:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Condor is one of the largest flying animals in the world, with a nearly 11-foot wingspan. Unfortunately, it is in danger of extinction, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3505230926454944\" data-ad-slot=\"3247790964\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The condor, symbolizing righteousness, was considered the most sacred bird by the Incas. It was thought to be the messenger between the earth and the heavens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cusco has a beautiful viewpoint located in the rural community of Chonta. This viewpoint is a favorite refuge for the birds, especially for the Andean Condor.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2484\" style=\"width: 880px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2484\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Vuelo-del-condor-.webp\" alt=\"Vuelo de los c\u00f3ndores\" width=\"870\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em><b><i>Chonta, the flight of the condors<\/i><\/b><\/em><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>Flora:<\/b><\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flora <\/span><b>Ampay National Sanctuary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is well represented by the Intimpa tree. Forests of the conifer intimpa (Podocarpus glomeratus) cover an extension of almost 600 hectares. You can also find tress like unka, ch\u2019uyllur, chachacomo, tasta, huamanq\u2019ero, wankartipa and capuli-pishay, along with associated shrubs and herbs; and the high altitude grasslands, with herb species.<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_4825\" style=\"width: 875px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4825\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/intimpa-1.webp\" alt=\"el Santuairo nacional de Ampay, est\u00e1 bien representada por la Intimpa\" width=\"865\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4825\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ampay National Sanctuary is well represented by the Intimpa.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h4><b>Inkayni tips:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear a hat and sunscreen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink water to keep hydrated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy dried fruits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent or bring trekking poles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring your personal documents and passport with you all the time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children must be under their parents supervision.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/inkayni.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"99\"><\/p>\n<p><em><strong> <b><i>\u201cOne\u2019s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.\u201d &#8211; <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Henry Miller<\/span><\/i><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ampay National Sanctuary is in Apurimac, Peru. Sanctuaries are naturally occurring areas that are meant to protect the endangered species from hunting, poaching and predation. There are 9 National Sanctuaries in Peru. They are protected and administered by the government. The main focus of these areas is the conservation of &#8216;wild nature&#8217; for posterity and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4824,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[624],"class_list":["post-5146","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-peru-travel-tips","author-adminbloginkayni-en"],"acf":[],"views":4554,"authors":[{"term_id":624,"user_id":0,"is_guest":1,"slug":"adminbloginkayni-en","display_name":"adminbloginkayni","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g","author_category":"","first_name":"","last_name":"","user_url":"","job_title":"","description":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5146","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5146"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5146\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26302,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5146\/revisions\/26302"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5146"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5146"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5146"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=5146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}