6 unmissable tourist places to see in Pucallpa

Posted On: 15 March 2024 #TierrasVivas 1265

Among the infinite options to get to know the Peruvian jungle is Pucallpa, a destination that, despite not having so many tourists, has a lot to offer. It is a perfect place to take a break from the big cities and get into nature. Join us on this tour of the best tourist places in Pucallpa.

Mayantuyacu boiling river

One of the most mysterious attractions of Peruvian nature is very close to Pucallpa. This is Shanay Timpishka, also known as Mayantuyacu because of the place where it is located and one of the most amazing tourist places in Pucallpa. This boiling river, whose waters exceed 90 degrees Celsius, draws attention due to the uncertain origin of its temperature and the healing power of its waters. How to get to Mayantuyacu: to get to know the boiling Mayantuyacu river, the first step is to take a bus at the Pucallpa terminal in the direction of Honoria. Once in the Honoria, you must go to the port and take a boat to get to Mayantuyacu. Finally, you will have to walk for about an hour until you reach the entrance, where you will have to pay 20 soles (6 dollars) to enter.

Waterfalls Royalties

What better option to enjoy the charms and warmth of the jungle than taking a good dip in the waters of one of its waterfalls? Las de Regalías is one of the most beautiful you can find in this region. In addition to various waterfalls, here you can jump from the top of the waterfall to the pools below and release all the adrenaline you had saved. You dare? How to get to the Regalías Falls: The trip to the Regalías Falls is somewhat complicated as it involves taking a car to Bello Horizonte, then renting a boat for an hour and a half, and finally a 20-minute walk. All this is easier with our Regalías Waterfalls tour, with all these routes included.

Cordillera Azul National Park

Among the great variety of tourist places in Pucallpa where you can enjoy nature, we want to give a special mention to the Cordillera Azul National Park. This place was created to preserve the country's high jungle and its different habitats. It is a paradise in which to discover a great variety of Peruvian flora and fauna, among which 516 species of birds stand out. How to get to the Cordillera Azul National Park: The Cordillera Azul National Park is located in a remote place and away from Pucallpa, so it is essential to visit it with a specialized agency. At Denomades we offer the Cordillera Azul and Aguaytia tour, with which we make a full day through the most important part of this national park.

Yarinacocha Lagoon

One of the tourist places in Pucallpa with the greatest influx of visitors is the Yarinacocha lagoon, a beautiful natural destination in the region. Here, in addition to this wonderful lagoon, you can taste typical dishes such as juanes or take a boat ride for an hour for a small price (30 soles, approximately 9 dollars, per boat for between 8 and 10 people). How to get to the Yarinacocha lagoon: If you want to visit the Yarinacocha lagoon on your own, take a mototaxi in Pucallpa to the Yarinacocha plaza. From here you can take a short walk to the lagoon or take another motorbike. A more comfortable way to get there is with our Laguna Yarinacocha tour, a one-day excursion in which, in addition to visiting this place, we will meet one of the Shipibo communities in the area.

Cashibococha Lagoon

Just a few kilometers from the Yarinacocha lagoon is another less crowded and well-known lagoon, the Cashibocoha lagoon. This place has very few tourists and most of the people who visit it are from the area. Here you will be able to see how the local people enjoy nature by fishing and practicing sports. It is a perfect place to have a picnic while enjoying a beautiful sunset. How to get to the Cashibococha lagoon: from Yarinococha you will only have to take a bus (two blocks from the main square) that will leave you directly at the Cashibococha lagoon.

A tour of the city of Pucallpa

Although the main tourist places in Pucallpa are outside the city, we recommend you reserve a few hours of your trip to walk the streets of what is known as "Red Land", where you will find interesting and curious attractions. One of the things that draws the attention of Pucallpa are the decorations with Shipibo motifs. In the Municipality, for example, the external columns are decorated with drawings of this culture. The cathedral, for its part, mixes the typical art brought by the Spanish conquerors with that of the Shipibo, with a very captivating result. In addition, we recommend you visit the Pucallpa Regional Museum, a place full of fossil remains of different animals from the area, among which the jaw of a large lizard that inhabited here more than 10 million years ago stands out. If you travel with children, this place will leave them speechless.

How to get to Pucallpa?

The city of Pucallpa is located in the department of Ucayali, in eastern Peru, on the banks of the Ucayali River and in the middle of the Amazon jungle. It has a very good connection as it has an airport that can be reached from three important cities in the country: Lima, Tarapoto and Iquitos. In addition, you can make the trip to Pucallpa by road from the same cities that we mentioned above. For the more adventurous, this destination has fluvial access from Iquitos, a route that lasts between four and five days, depending on the river's water level.

Best Trekking and Tours in Peru

Many are the routes that take you to Machu Picchu, but none is like the Inca Trail tours, the most famous pedestrian path in the Americas. After flying from the capital of Peru, Lima, you will arrive in Cusco to walk for four days along a path through forests and dense fog, millenary stone steps and discovering the ruins of ancient fortifications and Inca cities, and all the time enjoying majestic views.

If you want to visit Machu Picchu, we recommend you to book your Machu Picchu ticket in advance, so you will enjoy your vacation in Machu Picchu without any problem.