Shihual (Peru)

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Shihual cave is located to the north of La Jalca, Peru, and has several caverns. [1] [2] In the interior of these, numerous stalactites and stalagmites have formed that serve as refuge to the different species of night birds of the region.

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References

  1. "Shihual (Cueva de) Archivos". Cuevas y Tragaderos de Perú y Bolivia (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  2. Revilla Bueloth, Maritza (20 December 2012). "Evaluación de los recursos turísticos del distrito de Magdalena, Chachapoyas, Región Amazonas, Perú". Ciencia y Tecnología. 8.

Coordinates: 6°22′19″S77°52′54″W / 6.3720°S 77.8818°W / -6.3720; -77.8818