Is the exotic Peruvian jungle on your to-do list? From Costa del Sol Wyndham hotels we have a lot to tell you about the beautiful city of Pucallpa so that you can finally fulfill your dream of visiting one of the most mystical and impressive destinations in our country.

Fun fact

The name Pucallpa comes from Quechua, and means red earth or red earth, named after the natives who inhabited the Ucayali River basin centuries ago. Its exuberant vegetation, the opportunity for adventure tourism, its magical biodiversity and contact with indigenous communities, make Pucallpa a must-visit place for nature lovers.

A bit of history

The city of Pucallpa is part of the Ucayali region and is the tenth most populous in Peru. It was colonized in the 1840s by Franciscan missionaries, who settled several families of the Shipiboconibo ethnic group, a tribe that is still located today around the Ucayali River; one of the most interesting attractions in the Peruvian jungle. The river represents the main transport route, and contains the second most important river port in the Amazon.

Gastronomy

A cuisine that definitely deserves to be better known and appreciated. It stands out for its ancestral preparation methods passed down from generation to generation. As a base for several dishes, we find ingredients such as the bijao leaf, with which certain preparations are wrapped; Also, we have the charapita pepper to give it a spicy touch.

Here are the 5 most representative typical dishes:

  • Juane: Portion of rice seasoned with regional spices with a piece of chicken or chicken, wrapped in bijao leaf.
  • Tacacho: Roasted, cooked or fried mashed green plantain, accompanied by cecina (smoked pork)
  • Picadillo de Paiche: A type of parboiled and seasoned river fish, then shredded and sautéed with onion, garlic and coriander. Commonly served with rice.
  • Patarashca: Prepared river fish, wrapped in bijao leaves and cooked directly over the fire. Served with boiled plantain.
  • Inchicapi: Chicken soup with corn and ground peanuts. Served with parboiled cassava.

You can enjoy typical dishes from Pucallpa at our Páprika Restaurant, located inside the Costa del Sol Wyndham Pucallpa hotel.

What to visit in Pucallpa?

Although there are many natural places to visit, there are also historical sites that are worth visiting when passing through Pucallpa.

Nature Park & Regional Museum

Just 4 kilometers from the city we will find the Natural Park and the Regional Museum of Pucallpa, which has a small zoo of local fauna.

Yarinacocha

One of the largest lagoons in the Amazon, whose surroundings are home to places rich in flora and fauna. It is an ideal place to meet the natives, as well as tourist hostels and restaurants serving typical food. Activities such as water skiing, rowing, fishing and nature observation are carried out.

The jungle

From Pucallpa there are several tours and alternatives to explore the Amazon rainforest. The journey begins in the port of Pucallpa and crosses the Ucayali River, passes through Iquitos, continues through Brazil and flows into the Atlantic Ocean.

Artistic community

In the south of Pucallpa is the house of the painter Pablo Amaringo, where his works are collected, and which also functions as a painting workshop that has been awarded a UN prize called Usko-Ayar. There, young artists are inspired by nature to paint their paintings. Between 8 and 24 years old, they are young people from humble backgrounds, for the most part.

Plaza de armas and cathedral of Pucallpa

As part of its historical legacy, these two structures are preserved, places that are undoubtedly important to know to learn a little more about the Franciscan past of Pucallpa.

Nature in all its splendour

There are places in Pucallpa and its surroundings that will make any traveler change their way of seeing and feeling nature, among them are:

  • Cashibococha Lagoon
  • La Jungla Ecolodge
  • La Lupuna Park
  • Bio-Kuka Botanical Garden
  • Aguaytía
  • Chullachaqui Botanical Garden

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