Puchca River, Mountain brook in Huari Province, Peru
The Puchca River extends for 49.79 kilometers through the Ancash Department, starting at 2632 meters and descending to 2117 meters above sea level.
In April 2021, a substantial landslide in the Culluchaca sector caused the destruction of one kilometer of national road PE-14 A near the river.
The river forms natural boundaries between the provinces of Huari and Antonio Raimondi, serving as a territorial marker for local communities.
Local authorities monitor the river levels during rainy seasons to issue timely evacuation notices for residents in flood-prone areas along the waterway.
The river's final section features a narrow gorge with near-vertical walls before merging with the larger Marañón River system.
Location: Ancash Department
Location: Huari Province
GPS coordinates: -9.39414,-77.14203
Latest update: October 29, 2025 18:35
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