Pucallpa: Heart of the Amazon
Located in the eastern central jungle, Ucayali’s capital is Pucallpa, a vibrant city surrounded by Amazonian biodiversity and culture.
- Minimum altitude: 135 m.a.s.l. (Nueva Requena)
- Maximum altitude: 350 m.a.s.l. (Esperanza)
🌿 The Best of Ucayali
Plaza de Armas (Pucallpa)
Modern and surrounded by lush vegetation, featuring monuments honoring the city’s founders.
Public Clock Square
Built in 1950, with a 25-meter tower that once guided river vessels.
Pucallpa Natural Park
A 171-hectare conservation area home to jaguars, toucans, monkeys, and more. It also houses the Ucayali Regional Museum, displaying fossils and cultural artifacts from the Shipibo-Conibo people.
House of Sculptor Agustín Rivas
Renowned for his wood carvings, his most famous piece, The Oil Christ, is displayed in the Vatican.
🌊 Adventure and Culture in Nature
Yarinacocha Lagoon
Connected to the Ucayali River, home to pink dolphins and fish like the paiche. From here, you can visit native communities.
Imiria Lake
Located 200 km from Pucallpa, this 38 km² lake is surrounded by lush islands and Shipibo-Conibo communities.
Native Communities:
San Francisco
The largest and oldest in the region. Its inhabitants preserve their rituals, language, and craftsmanship.
Nuevo Destino and Santa Clara
Small communities where you can purchase ceramics, painted textiles, and participate in traditional bartering.
Chullachaqui Ethnobotanical Garden
Home to over 600 species of Amazonian medicinal plants, including uña de gato and chuchuhuasi.
🏕 Nature in Padre Abad
Boquerón del Padre Abad
A narrow passage flanked by towering rock walls, featuring waterfalls and ancient rock paintings.
Velo de la Novia and Ducha del Diablo Waterfalls
Spectacular cascades nestled in the jungle.
Aguaytía
An 800-meter suspension bridge offering panoramic views of the high jungle.
📅 Best time to visit: May to September, the dry season—ideal for exploring.
📍 How to get there? Daily flights from Lima to Pucallpa (approx. 1 hour) or by land via the Federico Basadre Highway.
