Three kilometers north of La Merced on the Satipo road is this attractive bridge over the Río Chanchamayo, where indigenous rebel leader Juan Santos Atahualpa had a standoff with authorities about the encroaching missions in Peru. It is a pleasant spot for a bite of lunch.
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A stunning waterfall close to Puerto Yurinaki, about 50km northeast of La Merced.
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The stairs at the northwest end of Av 2 de Mayo afford a good view of the town, and from the balcony at the southeast end there’s a photogenic river…
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The stairs at the northwest end of Av 2 de Mayo afford a good view of the town, and from the balcony at the southeast end there’s a photogenic river…
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There are many impressive waterfalls around San Ramón, but this 35m cascade is the most visited. El Tirol crashes down 5km east of San Ramón off the La…
19.61 MILES
A stunning waterfall close to Puerto Yurinaki, about 50km northeast of La Merced.