PERU CULTURE

Founded by Austrian and German settlers in 1857 in a tropical region of Peru, the province of Oxapampa is a unique ethnic and cultural melting pot. After countless adventures and much suffering, the settlers finally adapted to the jungle environment through hard work and disciplined effort. Their cheerfulness and hospitality are now evident in festivities like Settler’s Day (June 26) when Pozuzo residents recall the dances and music of their Tirol ancestors. Oxapampa is the point of departure to reach the Yanachaga – Chemillén National Park. In Pozuzo, descendants of the Tirolese and Prussian settlers welcome visitors to share their coffee and other farming chores. Also worth visiting are the beautiful herbariums and orchid nurseries. In Villa Rica travelers may visit the cigar, cheese and cold meats factories.