The Mbaracayú Natural Forest Reserve
Andira humilis © João Medeiros, Flickr Creative Commons.
The Mbaracayú Natural Forest Reserve (Reserva Natural del Bosque de Mbaracayú, RNBM) is situated in the north-eastern part of the Oriental region of Paraguay in the department of Canindeyú.
The Reserve covers an area of approximately 600 square kilometres at between 150-500 metres above sea level. Approximately 80 per cent of the area of the RNBM is covered with Atlantic Forest.
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Reserve overview
Get an idea of the dominant vegetation regimes within the Reserve.
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History
Learn how the reserve developed and grew into an important conservation area.
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Habitats
Explore the diverse forest, grassland and waterlogged habitats of the Reserve.
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Peoples
Meet the indigenous groups who live within the Reserve.