Flor de selva

The province of Utcubamba is one of the seven that make up the department of Amazonas in the northeastern part of Peru. It is bordered on the north by the province of Bagua and the province of Condorcanqui; on the east by the province of Bongará; on the south by the province of Luya; and on the west by the department of Cajamarca. The Amazon is one of the 24 regions that form the country of Peru. This region is home to a very rich ecosystem, the "Yungas" jungles and a tropical rainforest that covers 70% of the territory that stretches from Ecuador to the summit of the Cordillera del Condor. The roads are winding and few in number, which adds a little spice to the transport of our beloved green coffees. The fauna and flora are rich: hummingbirds, pumas, opossums, armadillos, monkeys, catfish, .... Unfortunately, this part of the Amazon is threatened by deforestation. The existing tree species, such as mahogany and cedar, are highly sought after. Encouraging production in the shade and preserving the forest is a priority to protect this unique area.