Huarpa River
Description
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.
Key Destination Data
Altitude
2800.50 m.s.n.m.
Best Season
Abril a Octubre (temporada seca)
Climate
Templado seco de montaña
Natural Region
Sierra
📍 Location
📍 Huanta, Ayacucho
🛤️ Available Routes
🏃 Adventure Activities
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