Things to do & places to visit in Ucayali Region, Peru

Ucayali Region #18 destination in Peru 2023. The average rating score is 4.07 based on 1.602 traveler reviews, of 44 attractions. Timezone: America/Lima, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 21:25.

Top things to do (35)

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5.0 El Velo de la Novia (89 reviews)
- Spectacular waterfall. Hidden treasure.
Spent 1-2 hours Waterfalls

Amazing waterfall about 3 hours from Pucallpa. Very accessible and well maintained. More than worth the S/5 entrance fee or about $US 1.75. The photo ops are plentiful. The park closes at 5pm and you should allow at least 3 hours to really enjoy everything. There are clean bathrooms where you can change into swimsuits. There are two fairly large pools formed at the base of the falls and while cold, the water is very clean. They falls also have two lifeguards on duty during operating hours. There are two decent restaurants and some street vendors. Avoid the street vendors and eat st the restaurants located about 50 meters down the path. Your stomach will thank you. See more..
5.0 Ruta Alfa Turismo Vivencial (43 reviews)
- Amazing experience, boiling river and tour in the town
Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Walking Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours

Love the experience, we went to the boiling river, and it was awesome, these people are the most professional, and friendly people. We also took a tour in the city, love it. Thank you See more..
5.0 Laguna Cashibococha (38 reviews)
- Amazing sunset!!
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water

If you want to go there, the perfect time to leave Pucallpa is 4pm to arrive there for the sunset. It's a perfect place to watch it, how the sky starts changing color..it's quite and peaceful. Just bring something for the mosquitos because you may get bitten. Totally worth the little trip :) See more..
5.0 Mai Niti Healing Center (37 reviews)
- There is hope; a truly authentic plant based medicine retreat
Multi-day Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

I recently finished an amazing two month stay at Mai Niti. Maestra Lucila, her brothers, Maestro Leonardo, Peter, Alex and all the other volunteers and helpers were absolutely wonderful and made my experience life-changing, enjoyable and pleasurable. I came to Mai Niti hoping to address years of substance abuse and addiction and a lifelong battle with anxiety and other associated disorders and I truly have never felt better in my entire life. The center is rustic yet comfortable with great accomodations and plenty of space to spend time by yourself or socialize with other guests. I felt very safe and happy during my stay and enjoyed nearly every moment of my time here. The ceremonies are conducted well and Maestra Lucila and her helpers are readily available to help with any concern. I felt well attended to and cared for and feel that I addressed some serious issues that were creating a lot of problems for me in my life. The food is really excellent given the dieta restrictions, many thanks to the volunteers and kitchen staff for preparing such delicious meals. I would highly recommend Mai Niti to anyone looking to change their life through plant based healing. See more..
5.0 Pucallpa Amazon Tours (32 reviews)
- Fantastic
Friday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM City Tours • Boat Tours • Eco Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

I had an absolutely incredible day when I was taken to see the boiling river in the middle of the Amazon. I was collected from the hotel by the tour guides who were always very friendly and helpful throughout. I would highly recommend this company to anyone considering using a tour company in Pucallpa. See more..
5.0 VIRIDIS TOURS (6 reviews)
- Profesionalismo
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Multi-day Tours • Walking Tours • Fishing Charters & Tours • Speed Boats Tours • Day Trips

Agencia de turismo muy comprometida con su trabajo, se nota la diferencia en el trato frente a otras. El tour al rio hirviente estuvo 10/10 superando nuestras expectativas. Recomendado 100%,
Se tomaron el trabajo de preparar juanes veggies. See more..
5.0 Arkaea (5 reviews)
- Inspirational programming
Paint & Pottery Studios • Multi-day Tours • Cooking Classes

I have been following Angela's work and the development of Arkaea for several years - nowhere have I seen such fascinating programming that immerses you in another culture, offering opportunities for deep discovery, meaning, and connection. The mission of Arkaea is an inspiration. It is setting a new precedent for what tourism can be and needs to be in years to come. See more..
5.0 Itaya Arte (5 reviews)
- Beautiful handmade Peruvian jewellery
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

Itaya Arte is a beautiful little jewellery shop just off the main plaza in Pucallpa. It's run by two artisans who design and make all their jewellery onsite. They use silver, stones, macramé, mixed metal, and more to design some really amazing and unique pieces! I bought some silver earrings, a quartz and ayahuasca macramé pendent and a silver and labradorite necklace. They explained that their designs are influenced by Pre-Incan civilisations across Peru who were deeply connected with the natural world. I've already had lots of compliments on the pieces I bought and if you're in the area I would definitely recommend having a look at their beautiful collection! See more..
5.0 Ayahuasca Spirit Healing Center (5 reviews)
- Perfect setting, wise shamans and so much healing
Private Tours

This was an amazing experience for me. I felt so taken care of both on ceremony and out of it. The retreat is rustic and in the jungle which was one of the reasons I chose it. The whole retreat was structured so that I could focus on my healing without distractions and lots of activities. It was perfect. The food was simple but delicious. And the Curanderos were so good, kind and wise. I truly couldn’t have had a better experience. And will be back again. See more..
5.0 Shanay Timpishka (5 reviews)
- Una excursion imperdible para el que quiere sentir entrar en la selva .
Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water

es increible ya que llegas a unas cascadas y gunas de aguas hirvientes y ademas estan los chamanes que te pueden contar cosas muy interesantes. See more..
5.0 Bar Trapiche (4 reviews)
- Amazon atmosphere
Bars & Clubs

Great local cocktails in a large menu. Don't try to test everything you'd probably died. I recommend 7 roots (siete raíces), local music sound lauded! You have food and clubs nearby to continue pub crawling. See more..
5.0 Pantiacolla Tours (3 reviews)
- Fantastic Agency
Eco Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Photography Tours

We first contacted Marianne at Pantiacolla before the pandemic to organise a Manu tour as part of our visit to Cuzco and the sacred valley. Two years later and whilst a health blip prevented our Manu visit Pantiacolla instead organised the most fantastic Cuzco and Sacred Valley tour. No sooner had that tour started than a strike in Machu Picchu pueblo threw our new plans into the air!! Suffice to say that we had a fantastic tour and a brilliant time!! Pantiacolla must take huge kudos for this - a brilliant, flexible agency who ‘leaned in’ to the challenges, employing top people as guides and drivers and offering a standout service. I couldn’t speak more highly. See more..
5.0 Ucayali River (2 reviews)
- Pink dolphins
Bodies of Water

Quite wide refreshing and beautiful landscape breathtaking boat tour of course nature and local animals IGUANA waaaaaw See more..
5.0 Catarata De Ishipashiari (1 review)
- Recomendaciones para visitar las cataratas
Spent 2-3 hours Waterfalls

Advertencia, este circuito es sólo para aventureros. Si está dispuesto a trepar, nadar, subir, bajar, escalar y tal vez ganarse uno que otro golpe... bienvenido, esta ruta es para usted.

Ubicada a una hora por carretera desde la ciudad de Atalaya, la entrada a este circuito se le denomina Garza Cocha, ubicada a 20 min antes del puente Ipamequiari. Como bienvenida tenemos esta hermosa poza de agua custodiada por dos enormes piedras. Sea libre de darse un baño en estas aguas turquesas antes de comenzar el recorrido.

Seguirá la quebrada por un lapso de una hora (dependiendo del ritmo del grupo). Prepara unas buenas zapatillas o wet shoes, un jean, camisa, ropa de baño, algo para comer al llegar y no lleve cámara, ni celulares sino son acuáticos. De preferencia lleven un guía desde Atalaya además de un equipo de sogas.

La quebrada irá dándole obstáculos para pasar, piedras altas, algunas resbalosas, pequeños precipicios, zonas donde tendrá que nadar, rampar, agacharse y saltar. Sorteará obstáculos, tendrá que luchar contra la fuerza de la quebrada mientras esta, con cada metro avanzando, se va cerrando y encajonándose formando un callejón.

La recompensa viene al final, llegando a la catarata de Ishipashiari. Velo de agua de aproximadamente de 20 metros que es parte de un circuito de 3 cataratas. De ese punto tendrá que caminar 40 min más para llegar a la 3ra catarata. Usted decide hasta que punto llegar.

Arriba de la primera catarata podrá encontrar pozas de agua, un tobogán de piedra y un hermoso paisaje y camino para seguir recorriendo. See more..
5.0 Catarata de Regalia (1 review)
Waterfalls

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5.0 Catarata de Regalia (1 review)
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4.5 Santuario Huishtín (40 reviews)
- The best
Multi-day Tours • Points of Interest & Landmarks

The location of the center (the boiling river), the amazing shaman, the ayahuasca brew and the medicine ( which tailored to your need) all are the best... Going back soon for sure to stay longer this time. See more..
4.5 Boqueron del Padre Abad (32 reviews)
- A hidden gem in Peru
Canyons

I have had the opportunity to visit Peru several times and in my visits we always seem to visit Boqueron del Padre Abad while traveling. What a special place this is. Walking around the scenery is spectacular. The river, the plants and flowers, and the falls are all worth a visit here. We even had the opportunity to swim below the falls. I travel between Pucallpa and Huanuco and this is always a great place to take a break before getting back to the challenging highway between these two towns. If you do travel this area make sure you stop and take a few pictures and recharge yourself. See more..
4.5 Urubamba River (23 reviews)
- Gorgeous River Surrounded by Mountains and Lush Vegetation
Bodies of Water

We experienced the Urubamba River both on our train trip from Cusco to Aguas Calientes,, walking along a beautiful riverside park in Aguas Calientes, and the view from our hotel room. As you go down the river, you see fast water, deep canyons, and occasional Inca ruins and terraces. The further down you go, the more lush it becomes. Out hotel was just on the north side of Aguas Calientes. Here there is lush vegetation, plunging mountains, and tropical flowers replete with happy hummingbirds. Loved sitting on the deck our hotel room, listening to the river and watching the shifting light on the water and mountains, a zen moment. See more..
4.5 Jardin Botanico Bio-Kuka (21 reviews)
- A gem very close to the city
Spent 1-2 hours Gardens

The Botanic Garden is an amazing learning experience. I took a two hours guided walking tour with Julio , and saw so many cool plants...and the story of each one was amazing. A 101 ethnobotany experience! Look for it! They are always open, despite the sign...call the number at the door if the door is closed! See more..
4.5 Amazon World (6 reviews)
- Best tour company!
Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Cultural Tours • Boat Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

Best tour company! Diego the tour guide has a lot of knowledge and very patient, he made our tour a ver pleasant and unforgettable experience. Nice placea to visit Pucallpa, you can eat the fruits from any tree and the people are super friendly and honest! See more..
4.0 Laguna Yarinacocha (342 reviews)
- Unforgettable experience - baby sloath appearance
Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water

Definitely a must see and not too far from the plaza de armas. My friend and I did the boat tour, we were taken to 3 didn't places along the lake. The first was Caserío 11 de Agosto, where they had a baby sloath and let us hold Lupita for 2 soles. She was sweet and softer! There were artisanal items for purchase all handmade. Our next stop was a mini zoo in the jungle, followed by a trip to see a large hotel made out of wood being constructed. In total we were out there for 2 hours for 40 soles See more..
4.0 Plaza de Armas (204 reviews)
- If you love people watching and shopping
Points of Interest & Landmarks

What a fun place to people watch and soak up the culture. Surrounded by a million shops and restaurants it is the place to be in Pucallpa See more..
4.0 Catedral de Pucallpa (171 reviews)
- Beautiful but don't go on New Year's Eve!
Churches & Cathedrals

I was in central Pucallpa overnight before going to the jungle on New Year's eve. We walked around and checked out the Cathedral, which was lovely. The town was wild and sounded like a war zone with all the fireworks! See more..
4.0 Parque de La Lupuna (35 reviews)
- Not just a big tree..
Parks

This tree is actually a memorial to the fallen here in Pucallpa. A local guide told us some history. There was a terrorist group here called the path of the light. Who killed many , many people here. This tree is uses to commemorate them. Please correct any details, I've a memory of a gold fish. For a town with so very little to do, its worth a look at this giant of a tree. Its not always an option for everyone to pay a guide to take them on a 3 to 4 hour drive to see the rainforest. For tours I recommend Rita Alfa Turismo, they are a professional company. You can find them at grupoalfavt.com See more..
4.0 Piscina Natural de Betania (2 reviews)
- solo para gente que busca algo distinto
Bodies of Water • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Drives

las piscinas naturales de betania son un lugar único, precioso y poco explorado. pero llegar es largo y tedioso y es solo para los que buscan un turismo distinto. hay que ir desde satipo hasta riotambo y de ahí tomar un bote que demora unas 6 incómodas horas hasta la comunidad ashanika de betania. ahí te recibe la comunidad quién te aloja, te alimenta y vives una experiendia diferente y muy enriquecedora. pregunta por lionel, presidente de la comunidad, quién es el que maneja el turismo y te llevará hasta las mismas piscinas. See more..
4.0 Quebrada Canuja (1 review)
Bodies of Water • Points of Interest & Landmarks

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4.0 Cueva de Tambo Ushco (1 review)
Spent 2-3 hours Caverns & Caves

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4.0 Catarata De Corintoni (1 review)
- Opciones para llegar
Spent More than 3 hours Waterfalls

Hermosas cascadas también conocida como el velo de la quinceañera. Donde podrás disfrutar de la naturaleza y de curiosos insectos y animales en el camino. Así como de baños termales y pantanos sulfurosos dependiendo de la ruta que se tome.

Existen dos vías, por carretera y por el río, ambas toman algo de dos horas desde la ciudad de Atalaya. El viaje por carretera tiene como destino el poblado de Unini Cascada de donde se camina 30 min hasta la catarata. Una buena ruta cuando se lleva niños o personas mayores.

El otro camino es por bote, donde se recomienda tener cuidad ya que el camino es accidentado, pero desde esta vía podrá pasar rápidamente por las aguas termales y los pantanos sulfurosos. See more..
4.0 Sapani River (1 review)
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Drives

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