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Ucayali

Located in the central jungle of Peru, it is a department inhabited by many native communities that live in the Amazon without renouncing customs and traditions. Ucayali has landscapes bathed by rivers, in addition to giant waterfalls. The diversity of species of flora and fauna of Ucayali permanently amazes the planet.

Take a look at Ucayali

Visit the Main Square and Plaza del Reloj Público de Pucallpa

The main square of Pucallpa is of modern construction, it highlights a huge obelisk and a beautiful pool. It is much more recent than the Plaza del Reloj Público, which is the oldest in the city and is located on the jirón 9 de diciembre, overlooking the Ucayali River.

Visit the House of Agustín Rivas

Sculptor who uses roots and woods to make his works.

Pucallpa

In 1980 the department of Ucayali was created - separating it from Loreto - and it was designated as capital to Pucallpa (Quechua "red earth"), it is the most important city of the lower jungle.

Yarinacoha lagoon

8Km. of Pucallpa by paved road. This lagoon is the most important tourist center of the area, with a wide range of services, excursions and activities.

San Francisco

45 minutes by boat from Yarinacocha. In this Shipiba community crafts and medicinal plants are offered.

Chullachaqui Botanical Garden

Interesting sample of jungle flora.

Juane de arroz

Very popular food in the region.

Tacacho con cecina

It is made with crushed banana and accompanied with wild boar meat.

Data you should know if you travel

  • Weather

    During the course of the year, the temperature generally varies from 21 ° C to 32 ° C and rarely drops below 18 ° C or rises above 35 ° C.

  • Best season

    The best time of the year to visit Pucallpa for hot activities is from the beginning of May to the beginning of September

  • How to get?

    Land route, Lima - La Oroya - Cerro de Pasco - Huanuco - Tingo Maria - Aguaytia 840 Km.
    Airway, there are daily flights from the Lima.