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Rupa-Rupa or High Jungle is one of the eight natural regions of Peru. It is located between 400 and 1,000 m above the sea level. This region has lots of narrow and long valleys and fluvial mountain trails (canyons called pongos). The weather is warm, humid, and rainy.

This region has a tropical flora.

The fauna includes the Brazilian Tapir (sachavaca, also called mountain cow), the White-lipped Peccary (huangana), and the Jaguar (otorongo).

Rupa Rupa is the hottest region in Peru.

Overview

Andean Continental Divide

Mountain Top:

  • Mountain passes - 4,100 m
  • Puna grassland
  • Andean-alpine desert
  • Snow line - about 5,000 m
  • Janca - Rocks, Snow and Ice
  • Peak
  • References

    Rupa-Rupa Wikipedia