Pasco
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| Pozuzo suspended bridge |
The recent designation of Inca road system, or Qhapaq Ñan, as a Unesco World heritage site has aroused great interest of Pasco region in central Peru. “The Qhapaq Ñan reaches the region through Pampas de Junin, where three branches become visible, one leading to the central rainforest, another to the Huayllay Stone Forest, and the third to Cuchis canyon in Vilcabamba.” The ancient road spans through six South American countries, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador.
Pozuzo is one of seven districts located in the department of Pasco. In this historic place you will find the stunning suspended bridge, located north of the city of Oxapampa. The Bridge extends over the Huancabamba river and still features the materials with which it was first built. Pazuzo bridge was donated by Emperor William II of Prussia in 1914. Since then people have been use it to cross the river, either by food, bicycle or car. Also, because of its height, the structure has not been affected by the heavy rain seasons. It 's truly a fascinating piece of history where you can take amazing photos against this backdrop.
Pasco is a land of marked contrasts, where the mountains and jungle form a chain of cold peaks and lush vegetation. Huayllay’s “Forest of Stones” consists of unusual rock formations and countless lagoons. Predominantly, this region is occupied by natives and includes picturesque towns such as Huancabamba, Oxapampa, Pozuzo and VPailla Rica. These towns are mainly occupied by Austrian-German settlers who have combined their culture with local customs. The region has very diverse flora and fauna, and scenery dotted with numerous waterfalls.
The climate of the towns and villages in the Daniel Alcides Carrión and Cerro de Pasco provinces are cold and wet, with medium humidity. On the other hand, the towns and villages of Pozuzo, Villa Rica and Huancabamba have a temperate and very wet climate, while Oxapampa’s hot and extremely wet, with high humidity.
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Huayllay National Sanctuary
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Places to visit
- San Pedro de Ninacaca Church (Pasco)
Built between 1580 and 1610, it brings together both Andean and Spanish architectural techniques.
- Inmaculada Concepción de Vicco Church (Pasco)
A stone church built by the district's inhabitants in the 17th century.
- Punrun Lagoon (Pasco)
Its cold waters hold five islands, with a surface area of 8 km2, a maximum depth of 200 metres and an altitude of 4,200 masl. On its shores, visitors can see typical flora from the area, including the chilligua, the ichu, and the garbancillo, as well as wetlands. Punrun is also a habitat for many bird species, including the wild duck and mallard duckling, quail, seagull, ruddy duck, "frailisco", kingfisher and the ibis, as well as numerous frogs, trout, carachi fish and catfish.
- Huayllay National Sanctuary (Pasco)
Was chosen as one of the 7 Wonders of Peru. Formed from rocks of different sizes and shapes, created by the action of the wind, water and the moving of glaciers. The formations resemble enormous human and animal profiles, as well as doorways and arches. The forest boasts hot springs with a temperature of 60°C, known for their medicinal properties. The area is occupied by deer, vicuñas, vizcachas, wildcats, skunks, sparrow hawks and quails. The flora comprises grass, queñua, huamanpinta, putaga and mata mata trees or pargashes.
- La Calera Hot Springs (Pasco)
Thermal baths rich in calcium, potassium, magnesium, chlorides, sulphates and bicarbonates, whose waters reach temperatures of 60°C and have therapeutic properties for treating muscular pain and nervous conditions.
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| Qhapaq Ñan
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Did You know? Peruvian engineer Carlos Villachica invented a simple machine to isolate gold from sand without using mercury. The small machine uses water instead and biodegradable chemicals to isolate the gold.
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