San Jacintillo Medicinal Springs

Central Highlands



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1. La Cueva de las Lechuzas

1.99 MILES

The 'Cave of the Owls' is, despite its name, known for the colony of oilbirds that lives inside. In addition, there are stalactites, stalagmites and bats…

3. Parque Nacional Tingo María

4.14 MILES

This 180-sq-km park lies to the south of town, around the mouth of the Río Monzón, a tributary of the Río Huallaga. Its most distinguishing feature is the…

4. Puente Tres de Mayo Area

7.25 MILES

There's a trio of waterfalls here, the most famous of which is Catarata Gloriopata. A track leads up to the falls from a bridge about 14km out of Tingo on…