Amazonas Department

The Amazonas department extends across mountains, forests, and rivers, creating varied ecosystems from high-altitude regions to tropical lowland areas.

The Chachapoya civilization constructed stone fortresses and burial sites throughout the Amazonas region between 900 and 1470, before Inca conquest.

Indigenous communities in Amazonas maintain traditional practices through textile making, pottery crafting, and agricultural methods passed down through generations.

Travelers reach Amazonas primarily through the Rodriguez de Mendoza Airport in Chachapoyas or via extensive bus routes from Lima and coastal cities.

The Gocta Waterfall in Amazonas, discovered by researchers in 2002, ranks among the tallest waterfalls in the world at 771 meters.

Location: Peru

Capital city: Chachapoyas

Shares border with: Loreto Department, San Martin Department, La Libertad Department, Cajamarca Department

GPS coordinates: -6.22000,-77.85000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:29