Yarinacocha & Pacacocha Lakes Excursion

Get to know the surroundings of Pucallpa with this excursion to Yarinacocha & Pacacocha. Enjoy these lagoons with a boat ride while admiring the Amazon jungle.

Yarinacocha & Pacacocha Lakes Excursion

Yarinacocha and Pacacocha are significant lagoons in the Ucayali region. They are home to exotic animals such as jaguars, sloths, and anacondas, as well as communities of Indigenous Peoples preserving ancient traditions.

The adventure begins at 9 am with a pickup from your hotel, followed by a drive to Yarinacocha, located 2 kilometers from Pucallpa. The first stop is to see La Lupuna, a tree over 200 years old and nearly 70 meters high, notable for its importance to the town and ecosystem.

The tour includes a visit to a sugar cane mill to learn about liquor production, including tasting. Participants will walk along the shores of Lake Yarinacocha to observe various tree and plant species.

Next, there will be a jungle walk to explore extensive vegetation, followed by a boat ride to Pacacocha lagoon. While sailing, attention will be given to the local fauna, culminating in a visit to a wildlife lodge.

Following the river course, the excursion arrives at Puerto Callao in Yarinacocha to visit the Maratíshobo handicraft center for local Indigenous handicrafts, before returning to Pucallpa, with an expected arrival time of around 1 pm.