The forêt du Tapcal is a forest on the island of La Réunion, a French overseas department and outermost region of the European Union in the southwest Indian Ocean.[1] It is situated in the cirque of Cilaos on the outskirts of the Grand Bénare, to the south of the summit. Recent expeditions have shown the presence of humans on the outskirts of the first. These are believed to be from maroons from the times of slavery.[2]

Forêt du Tapcal
Map showing the location of Forêt du Tapcal
Map showing the location of Forêt du Tapcal
Geography
LocationLa Réunion, La Réunion,  France
Coordinates21°08′26″S 55°25′20″E / 21.14047°S 55.42233°E / -21.14047; 55.42233
Elevation1,500 metres (4,900 ft)
Administration
Governing bodyRéunion National Park

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References

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  1. ^ "Îlet à Cordes et Forêt du Tapcal | Archéologie dans l'Océan Indien". archeologie.culture.gouv.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  2. ^ "Forêt du Tapcal - Cilaos". Île de la Réunion Tourisme (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-17.