Reloj Público
The Reloj Público is a square in Pucallpa with a 25 meter tower holding a large clock surrounded by stained glass panels featuring Yine cultural symbols. The space features a trapezoidal layout with granite pathways, concrete benches, three decorative fountains with water jets, and green areas where visitors sit and take in views.
The square was designed in 1949 as the city's first public space, marking the beginning of Pucallpa's urban growth. The tower clock was added in 1961 to guide vessels on the Ucayali River, and the structure was renovated between 2004 and 2005.
The square displays stained glass windows featuring local mythological figures like the Chullachaqui and forest animals that tell stories of the region and the Yine people. Residents gather here to celebrate and remember national heroes like Miguel Grau, whose bust stands in the central area. The place holds meaning as a space where community identity and regional traditions come together.
The square is located in central Pucallpa and is easily reached on foot from the city center, open 24 hours with best visiting times in afternoons and evenings. Nearby you will find restaurants, small shops, and tourism services, and the site is secure and accessible to all visitors.
The tower functions as a beacon for ships navigating the Ucayali River, offering views of the river and city from above. The 32 stained glass panels in the clock display ancient forest legends and local wildlife, making the structure a living reference guide to regional myths.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
