Morichales de Paz de Ariporo

5°51′48″N 71°48′54″W / 5.86333°N 71.81500°W / 5.86333; -71.81500

The Morichales de Paz de Ariporo is a proposed national park in Casanare Department of Colombia.[1] It was formerly referred to as the Humedales de Casanare.[2] The area holds the largest extension of wetlands in eastern Colombia.

The park has many stands of Moriche palm (Mauritia flexuosa) that exist throughout the wetlands.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Morichales de Paz de Ariporo será declarado Parque Nacional".
  2. ^ "Nuevas Áreas y Ampliaciones - Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia". Archived from the original on 2014-12-29.


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