Perené District

Perené District is an administrative area in Chanchamayo Province covering roughly 1,200 square kilometers of Amazon rainforest with hills, rivers, and waterfalls. The district sits at about 650 meters elevation and serves as a territorial subdivision of central Peru.

This district was established on January 14, 1986, following an administrative reorganization of Chanchamayo Province in central Peru. The creation reflected efforts to improve territorial governance and administrative structure in the region.

Indigenous communities in this district continue farming coffee and cocoa using methods passed down through generations, shaping daily life and local identity. These agricultural practices remain central to how people work and interact with the land around them.

The district capital Perené functions as the main administrative hub offering basic services to residents and visitors. Being located in the Amazon rainforest, the area experiences humid conditions and has limited infrastructure in many areas.

The Catarata Bayoz waterfall within the district creates natural pools surrounded by dense rainforest vegetation and home to native bird species. This hidden spot often goes unnoticed by visitors despite offering a remarkable natural experience.

Location: Chanchamayo Province

Capital city: Perené

Elevation above the sea: 650 m

Shares border with: Pichanaqui District, Puerto Bermúdez, Villa Rica, San Luis de Shuaro District, Chanchamayo District, Vitoc District

Website: http://muniperene.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -10.94962,-75.22682

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43