Tourist Attractions of Pasco
Tourist Attractions of Pasco
Bosque de Piedras de Huayllay National Sanctuary, located at 40 kilometers from Cerro de Pasco. It is characterized for rocks of different sizes and shapes (human profiles and animals)spread out inside the forest. There is a thermal water fountain known for its curative properties.
The plateau of Bombon, extense plain-land surrounded by a varied flora and fauna. It is located at 35 kilometers from the city of Cerro de Pasco.
Thermal Baths of Calera, located at 43 kilometers of Cerro de Pasco. Baths rich in calcium, potassium, sodium and magnesium. It is very popular for its curative properties.
The Snow Mountain of Huaguruncho, located at 66 kilometers from Cerro de Pasco. It reaches an altitude of 5.730 m.a.s.l., and is surrounded by four important glaciers: The Jacahuay, the Ranrajanca, the Carhuaraj and the Incatama. At its foot there are several lagoons among which the following stand out: The Huaguruncho, the Leche Cocha, the Suyro Cocha and the Pacchapata. Ideal for mountain climbing.
Yanachaga-Chemillen National Park, with 122.000 hectares, it is located in the region of Oxapampa, at 25 kilometers from the town Oxapampa. The park comprises the Forest of San Matias San Carlos and the Comunal Reservation Ashaninka or Campa.
Its compound name comes from the Quechua word: Yanachaga, that means “black” and Chemillen, that means “burned”. Thus, both names allude to the darkness appearance of the mountains.
To enter the National Park Yanachaga-Chemillen, it is necessary to arrange an autorization at its office in the city of Oxapampa.
City of Oxapampa, located 400 kilometers from Lima. It was founded by a group of German and Tyrolean settlers who came from Pozuzo in 1891. It represents the living reminiscense of the old German colony. Most of the houses and buildings are made of wood, according to the style of the German and Austrian inmigrants.
The name Oxapampa means “Pampa of Paja”. At present, Oxapampa is a mixture of German, Austrian and Peruvian customs and traditions that are shown in the gastronomy, dances and parties.
The town of Puzuzo, founded in 1857 by a German colony. The immigrants built the city conserving European architectonic patterns. It is located at 94 kilometers from Oxapampa. It is interesting to visit: The church of Quillazu, and the National Park of Yanachaga-Chemillen.