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Medicinal Plants Orito Ingi-Ande Flora Sanctuary

Coordinates: 00°50′N 76°52′W / 0.833°N 76.867°W / 0.833; -76.867
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Santuario de Flora Plantas Medicinales Orito Ingi-Ande
Medicinal Plants Orito Ingi-Ande Flora Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Santuario de Flora Plantas Medicinales Orito Ingi-Ande
Map showing the location of Santuario de Flora Plantas Medicinales Orito Ingi-Ande
Nearest cityPasto, Colombia
Coordinates00°50′N 76°52′W / 0.833°N 76.867°W / 0.833; -76.867
Area1,020 km2 (390 sq mi)
Established12 June 2008
Governing bodySINAP

Medicinal Plants Orito Ingi-Ande Flora Sanctuary (Spanish: Santuario de Flora Plantas Medicinales Orito Ingi-Ande) is a protected area in Colombia. The sanctuary is localized in Southern Colombia, Departments of Putumayo and Nariño in the municipalities of Orito (Putumayo) and Funes & Pasto in (Nariño) south side of Cerro Patascoy. In this area they keep medical plants from harm and destruction.

The Sanctuary was established to protect rare plants and animals, including medicinal plants like the yoco plant.

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