Noel Kempff Mercado National Park

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Bolivia's Noel Kempff Mercado National Park as a World Natural Heritage in 2000.

Noel Kempff Mercado National Park is located in the northeastern part of the province of Jose Miguel de Velasco, Bolivia, near the border with Brazil, separated by the river Rio de Itenez.

Noel Kempff Mercado National Park has an area of ​​750,000 hectares, most of which is Serania de Huanchaca mountain . Located in the transitional zone between the Amazon rainforest and the arid region, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park forms different habitats including: highland forest area, low forest area, submerged area water and flooded forest area.

The land that is now discovered by Noel Kempff Mercado National Park was first discovered in 1908 by explorer Percy Fawcett , but it was not discovered until 70 years later. In the 1970s, geologists of many organizations came to this area to survey and research. The adventure was attended by Noel Kempff Mercado - a famous biologist. After this land expedition, Noel Kempff Mercado realized the importance of this area and began building a campaign to protect it. Unfortunately, Noel Kempff Mercado was murdered by drug dealers and was unable to complete her work. His colleagues continued to carry out his unfinished work. By 1988, the Bolivian Government set up a national park reserve and named it Noel Kempff Mercado to commemorate his great contribution.

The Huanchaca highlands in the national park are between 600 and 900 meters above sea level. This mountainous area has areas of sandstone and quartz stone, geology of special type. The low land area covered by thick sediments is an ideal environment for many species of plants and animals to grow.

It is estimated by scientists that there are more than 4,000 vascular plant species living in the forest, including species such as pineapple, peanut, areca - coconut and vermicelli. Mercado National Park Noel Kempff creature not only captures domestic attention, but is also of great interest to international scientists. So far, 2,705 species have been identified, 1,500 of them live in wet forests, 800 species live in dry forest areas, 500 species live in deserted wetlands, 500 species in rocky mountains .

In addition to the diverse flora in the world, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park also houses more than 130 mammals such as otter, dolphin, tapir, monkey spider, pangolin . The most special of the 130 animal species is jaguar - a highly endangered animal. Additionally, the Noel Kempff Mercado National Park is home to 620 species of birds and more than 70 reptiles. Of the 620 species of birds, there are nine rare and long-tailed Caiman black-tailed macaws and one of 70 reptiles in the garden. Reptiles in the park are also classified as one of the most diverse areas of reptiles not only by numbers but also by more than half of them being rare species such as: South American Tortoise, Red-footed Turtle, Brazilian giant tortoise, Caiman crocodile .

Not only is the diversity of fauna, flora and fauna, Noel Kempff Mercado National Park is also a landmark with spectacular natural beauty. With an immense green color of the forest, interspersed with rivers and streams with white waterfalls . Noel Kempff Mercado National Park has long been a popular tourist attraction and destination in Bolivia.

Noel Kempff Mercado National Park was recognized by Unesco as a World Natural Heritage by (ix) and (x) criteria: Noel Kempff Mercado National Park is an important geological area, with diverse and dense ecosystems. special in the world. The ecosystem here has a high diversity of both plants, microorganisms and animals. In addition, Mercado Noel Kempff National Park is also a home for many species of plants and animals at risk of extinction. This area has a history of millions of years, where scientists can study the evolution of the earth's ecosystem during evolution.