Cunas River

Cunas River is a brook in Huancayo Province that originates in the western Andes and winds through the highland terrain. The waterway flows across mountainous ground before eventually joining the larger Mantaro River system.

The waterway has carved through the Andes over thousands of years, shaping the development of settlements in the highland region. Its waters enabled communities to establish themselves and work in this mountainous area.

The river flows through several rural communities whose residents have long depended on its waters for irrigating their crops. Local people view the waterway as central to their daily life in the Andean highlands, gathering at its banks for community activities.

The valley around the river is easiest to reach from the city of Huancayo, which offers nearby roads. Visitors should expect variable mountain weather and bring appropriate clothing for highland conditions.

The river forms a distinctive U-shaped curve before entering another valley, passing through different elevation levels. This bend is so pronounced that it remains clearly visible on hikes through the region.