General and Historical Review of Munchique National Natural Park

Abstract

The Munchique area was initially declared in 1972 as a Pharomachrus Sanctuary, with an area of 3,000 hectares, named because of the abundant presence of the Quetzal of the Pharomachrus genus.

The natural park is located on the western mountain range in the municipality of El Tambo (Cauca), between 2o 50' N and 76o 50' and 77.10'' W; it has a high altitudinal range with altitudes ranging from 3,107 meters above sea level on Santa Ana Hill to 500 meters above sea level in the Pacific littoral zone.

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