The protected area is home of numerous species of animals as condors and pumas. Due to its beautiful landscapes, archaeological values, wealth in endemic flora and fauna the management of the park is considering at the moment the possibility to elevate its category to World Heritage Natural Site by the UNESCO.

The grounds of the moor are carpeted by highland straw, in addition to a great variety of smaller plants that are a great help to the natural water reservoirs.

Here, you can find the Forest of Quinoa or Polylepis, more commonly called "paper tree" since its bark is made up of thin layers