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Yurimaguas City

Posted On: 07 August 2024 #TierrasVivas 152

Yurimaguas Capital of the Alto Amazonas province. It is located in the northeastern part of the country, on the left bank of the Huallaga River between the mouths of the Shanusi and Paranapura rivers, 182 meters above sea level.

It is surrounded by the magic of the jungle: unforgettable sunsets, delicious cuisine and the warmth of its people. Its name comes from the Yuri and Omagua tribes, which together form the word Yurimaguas.

The tourist week is celebrated from August 5 to 15. Its patron saint is the Virgen de las Nieves and its temple is located on the corner of Jaúregui and Castilla streets. The temple is a neo-Gothic style building, built between 1928 - 1931.

In Yurimaguas you can visit many natural tourist sites and learn about ancestral customs, which have prevailed over time for many years.

Yurimaguas is located at the gateway to the Amazon rainforest, surrounded by nature. Although it is not 100% exploited by tourism, there are many tourist places that you can visit.

Currently, Yurimaguas is becoming a tourist city, thanks to many entrepreneurs who are betting on tourism in this part of Peru.

In summer, in the months of July, August and September, it is recommended to visit Yurimaguas, since there are many activities commemorating the patron saint of Yurimaguas.

 

Cuipari Lake

A beautiful lake full of nature and free of pollution, where tourism is carried out in a traditional way, it has a unique route by water and land.

You can enjoy a day in the middle of the Amazon rainforest and with excellent cuisine.

 

Sanango Lake

Sanango Lake is located 30 minutes from the city in the middle of the low jungle, you can enjoy a day full of adventure. You can also stay and enjoy a night of bonfire.

 

Cumpanama Stone

A mysterious stone located in the Balsapuerto district, 1 hour from Yurimaguas by car.

 

Yurimaguas Main Square

A place that you cannot miss when you are in Yurimaguas, located in the city center and on the banks of the Huallaga River.

 

Pumayacu

Pumayacu is located 30 minutes from the city, where you can enjoy a bath in its black waters that many predict are curative since they spring from the depths of the jungle.

 

El Vado Market

One of the most popular markets in the region, where you will find exotic products from the jungle.

 

de Santi Vela Beach

A recommended place to visit in the summer, in addition to being able to enjoy an afternoon of lots of fun since there are many places of fun in this area.

 

Sumiplaya

One of the places you can visit to take a dip in the river is Sumiplaya, located 15 minutes from the city.

 

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Edwin Caviedes is the founder and manager of Tierras Vivas, a company that benefits native people communities.