Ucayali Province, Administrative province in Loreto Region, Peru.
Description
Ucayali Province is an administrative region in the Amazon rainforest characterized by flat terrain and extensive river networks. The area encompasses six districts, with Contamana serving as the main administrative center.
History
The province was established in 1900 and grew from indigenous settlements along the river systems. This founding shaped the region's current administrative structure.
Culture
Several indigenous groups live across the area and maintain their traditional languages and customs. Spanish coexists with Asháninka, Shipibo, and other local languages in everyday communication.
Practical
Getting around depends mainly on river transportation, as road networks are limited. Visitors should plan for water-based travel and use local guides.
Did you know?
Parts of the region remain largely unexplored, hosting diverse wildlife and some of Peru's most isolated communities. This remoteness means certain areas are difficult to access from the outside world.
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Río Abiseo National Park
251.7 km
Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
236.6 km
Gran Pajáten
239.2 km
Cave of the owls
247.5 km
Castillo de Lamas
196.7 km
Panguana
252.3 km
Serra do Divisor National Park
189.2 km
Parque Natural de Pucallpa
125.9 km
Fundación y colonización de Pucallpa
127.2 km
Estadio Aliardo Soria Pérez
126.5 km
Estadio IPD de Nueva Cajamarca
298.2 km
Cordillera Escalera Regional Conservation Area
191 km
Pumarinri
245.4 km
Cumbaza River
168.1 km
Piruro
293.4 km
Cruzpampa
286.3 km
Catedral de Yurimaguas
202.3 km
Jardín botánico de Tingo María
244 km
Cashibo
121.6 km
Pisqui River
94.4 km
Rapayán
282.5 km
Susupillu
293.9 km
Museo Chanka y de la Diversidad Lamista
196.5 km
Winak
297 km
Museo Etno Arqueológico de Pachiza
195.2 km
Museo de Ayahuasca / Tarapoto
178.2 km
Centro Cultural Joicy V. Bartra
151.4 km
Cueva Maronal
292.2 km
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