Peru: Top must-see attractions in Pucallpa

The vast natural heritage of Pucallpa, coupled with its rich cultural legacy and warm hospitality, makes it a suitable destination for travelers.

Below is a list of must-see attractions when in this Amazon city.

Pucallpa Main Square

An ornamental fountain —representing mixed-race and indigenous people’s customs— can be found at the center of the Main Square, where a 25-meter obelisk stands out.

A monument of Colonel Pedro Portillo, a promoter of Amazon’s progress, was erected in the place.

Pucallpa Cathedral

Inaugurated in 2006, this neo-gothic church was built using wood and Spanish porcelain. The bell tower holds three bells brought from Italy.

Agustin Rivas Vasquez Museum

This museum displays works by Rivas, a Peruvian sculptor known for his woodcarvings of mythical and ethnic figures, inspired by the wild flora and fauna.

Ethnographic and Natural Museum

Named after William Cameron Townsend, the exhibition hall displays ethnographic and photographic samples of indigenous peoples’ crafts.

Eduardo Meza Saravia Art School

The institution exhibits sculptures and concrete friezes representing mythical characters from the area.

Public Clock Square

Built between 1950 and 1951, this is the city’s first square. A 25-meter clock tower and the monument of Peruvian hero Miguel Grau are the main attractions.

Furthermore, Ucayali River can be seen from the tower.

Yarinacocha Lake

Diverse activities can be carried out at the lake, such as fishing, skiing, swimming, and rowing.

Also, tourists can observe birds and freshwater dolphins in their natural habitat.

People can visit different Shipibo communities at the lake’s main dock.

Pucallpa Natural Park

The 28-ha park was created in order to protect and preserve endangered or at-risk species.

This is the only place in the world where black jaguars are bred in captivity.

Visitors can take boat rides to watch Amazonian fishes and aquatic plants. “The island of the monkeys” is situated at the center of one the lakes.

Pucallpa Regional Museum

The museum houses a great collection of fossils discovered in Amazonian lakes.

One of the most important attractions is the jawbone of a big lizard that lived in the Amazon 10 million years ago.

It also exhibits ceramic pieces from Shipibo culture’s different periods, as well as paintings and sculptures by Ucayali artists.

Peruvian Amazon Research Institute (IIAP)

The IIAP is a scientific and technological research establishment aimed at achieving Amazonian communities’ sustainable development.

The institute is specialized in the preservation and appropriate use of the region’s natural resources.

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Fuente: Andina

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