Villa Rica & El Oconal Lagoon Day Trip

Discover two of the most famous places in central Peru's Oxapampa region on our day trip to Villa Rica and El Oconal Lagoon. You'll visit a place that's millions of years old and incredibly biodiverse.

Villa Rica & El Oconal Lagoon Day Trip

At 8 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in La Merced and begin our exploration of the province of Oxapampa.

This area has been inhabited by three different civilizations: the Campas to the east, the Amueshas to the west, and the Cashibos to the northeast. These Amazonian tribes coexisted harmoniously. The region features beautiful waterfalls and is known for its coffee, pineapple, and rocoto crops.

Our first stop will be in the village of Villa Rica, where we will discuss the municipality's role as a coffee producer. We will stroll through the town and visit the Chapel of Our Lady of Rosario and the Plaza de Armas.

After some free time for lunch, we will continue to El Oconal Lagoon. This wetland is home to fish like catfish and tilapia and white herons. Research indicates that this lagoon was formed through fluvial deposits during the Cenozoic period, approximately 50 million years ago.

We will return to La Merced and drop you off at your hotel after an unforgettable 9-hour day trip.