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Pucallpa, whose name means “red land” in Quechua, is the capital of Ucayali and one of the most progressive cities in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest whose inhabitants make a living from logging and agriculture. The Panos people initially inhabited the department. The Ucayali River is one of the most important highways in the central jungle.
Lake Yarinacocha, one of the largest in the Amazon rainforest, is just a few minutes away from Pucallpa, and the Shipibo-Conibo people have settled along its shores. The place is perfect for rest and relaxation in the many tourist lodges and for enjoying water sports such as water skiing, rowing and fishing.The area is also inhabited by the descendents of the Panos, people full of hospitality and skillful artisans who sell their works. Also located in the department is the Padre Abad Boquerón Water Channel, a narrow canyon with several waterfalls with curios names like Velo de la Novia (Bride’s Veil) and the Ducha del Diablo (Devil’s Shower).Map of Ucayali Ucayali Photo Gallery Ucayali Accomodations Ucayali - Peru Hotels directory
Ucayali Useful information
Lowest point: 135 m.a.s.l. (Nueva Requena)
Highest point: 350 m.a.s.l. (Esperanza)
By air: Daily flights from these cities to Pucallpa:
Lima (1 hour)
Iquitos (50 minutes)
By river: It is possible to travel from Iquitos to Pucallpa by boat (1,021 km). The trip lasts 3 to 4 days in winter and 6 to 7 during summer when the water level drops)
Aguaytia (Province of Padre Abad) 161 km / 4 hours overland travel
Esperanza (Province of Purus) 1 hour and 10 minutes by plane (no regular flights).
Km marker 5.5, Federico Basadre Highway
Telephone: (061) 57-2767
Fax: (061) 57-5457
7th – 9th blocks of Jiron 7 de Juli.
6th and 8th blocks of Jiron Raymondi
6th block of Jiron Tacna.
Jiron Agustín Cauper 285
Telephone: (061) 57-5209 / 57-5696
Hours of attention: 24 hours
Amazonico Hospital at Yarinacocha
Jiron Aguaytía 605
Telephone: (061) 59-6188 / 50-7053 / 59-6408
Hours of attention: 24 hours.
Avenida San Martín, block 4
Telephone: (061) 57-5257
- Pucallpa Police Station - National Police of Peru
Jiron Independencia, block 3
Telephone: (061) 59-1433
Hours of attention: 24 hours
- Yarinacocha Police Station - National Police of Peru
Main Square
Telephone: (061) 59-6417
Hours of attention: 24 hours
- 5th block of Jiron Mariscal Caceres
- 8th block of Jiron Tarapaca
- 6th block of Jiron Tacna
- 3rd block of Jiron Sucre
- Pasaje Mayer Cohen
Pucallpa
Telephone: (061) 57-1382
Hours of attention: Mon. – Sat. 8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.MTransportation
Ucayali Cuisine
The typical dishes that must be tried are:
Regional fruits:
- Masato: made from cooked and fermented yucca
- Aguajina: made from mashed, filtered, and sweetened fruit of the aguaje palm tree
- Chapo: made from ripened bananas, cooked and stirred, then served cold
Alcoholic:
They are prepared with a base of a sugar cane extract cordial and mixed with roots, barks, and tropical fruits (seven roots, huitochado, chuchuasi, para para, leva, clove vine).
Headquater Lima
Guzman barron st. 3816
SMP-Condevilla
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f.(51-1)5650016
p.(51-1)5680834
Email: tourism@peru.com
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