Huarpa River: Adventure Sports and Tourism 2026
This district of Luricocha was an important Spanish settlement during the colonial period and offers an interesting tourist circuit. One of the tourist attractions the district offers is the Huarpa River, where canoeing is practiced. Where is the Huarpa River located? Located in Luricocha, north of the province of Huan...
Key facts about Huarpa River
| Ubicación | Huanta, Ayacucho |
|---|---|
| Altitud | 2800.50 m.s.n.m. |
| Clima | Templado seco de montaña |
| Mejor época | Abril a Octubre (temporada seca) |
| Región natural | Sierra |
This district of Luricocha was an important Spanish settlement during the colonial period and offers an interesting tourist circuit. One of the tourist attractions the district offers is the Huarpa River, where canoeing is practiced.
Where is the Huarpa River located?
Located in Luricocha, north of the province of Huanta, in the region of Ayacucho.
What is its climate and temperature?
The temperature ranges between 16° and 26° during the summer season.
Altitude:
2564 meters above sea level
How to get there?
By plane: The estimated time from Lima to Ayacucho is 45 minutes.
By bus: By land from Lima to Luricocha, the estimated time is 9 hours, with only a 5-minute drive from the capital of the province of Huanta to Luricocha.
What adventure sports are practiced?
Canoeing
The first three days of May host the "Avocado Festival and Traditional Crosses Festival," an important event aimed at promoting the fruit, as Luricocha is home to 23 varieties.
Location and how to get to Huarpa River
Huarpa River is located in Huanta, Ayacucho.
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Huanta, Ayacucho
What adventure sports can you do in Huarpa River?
Adventure activities in Huarpa River
There are no activities registered for this destination at this time.
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