Yarinacocha

The Yarinacocha lake has got a horseshoe-shaped and it lies 10 km north-east of Pucallpa in the Amazon basin. It was part of the Ucayali river, but today is surrounded by land, except for a small canal that joins the river during the rainy season.
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Yarinacocha Peru South America

 

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Flora and Fauna of Yarinacocha Peru South America

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The most prominent settlements are in Puerto Callao, where it is possible to find some accommodations, bars, restaurants and charter boats for excursions.

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Travel to Flora Yarinacocha Peru South America

 

It is possible to visit the Shipibo Indian villages, buy handicrafts, take a canoe or wildlife watching, both in the lake and its surroundings there are freshwater dolphins.

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Toucans from Yarinacocha Peru South America