Morichales de Paz de Ariporo

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

Morichales de Paz de Ariporo
Humedales de Casanare
IUCN category II (national park)
Nearest cityYopal
Coordinates5°51′48″N 71°48′54″W

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

See also
  • Orinoquía Region, Colombia

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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