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Mama Nate Lookout
from Amazonas
by Visit Peru
The Leo Caverns 84 km to the southeast of the city of Chachapoyas towards San Nicolás (2 hr. by car), 22 km towards Omia (30 min. by car) and 1 km (15 min. on foot). Ticket entry. The cavern’s interior is divided into various compartments where stalactites and stalagmites have formed with shapes which resemble candelabras, curtains, shoes, wild animals and Solomonic columns.
The La Colpa Hot Springs 99 km to the southeast of the city of Chachapoyas towards the Tocuya Annex (2 hr. 45 min. by bus) and 10 min. on foot to the hot springs. Opening hours: Mon-Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Ticket entry. With a 40% concentration of sulphur, the waters are therapeutic for dermatological and rheumatic conditions. The temperature ranges between 20 °C and 25 °C.
Bagua Province
The Pongo de Rentema Tourist Complex 20 km to the northeast of the city of Bagua (15 min. by car). The confluence of the Utcubamba, Chinchipe and Marañón rivers forms a 2.4 km pongo (a narrow gorge) which crosses the eastern range of the Andes. There is also a hot springs source in the area, as well as Fidillas Mountain (or Cerro Colorado), where paleontological findings have been made and the Tompende archeological site is located.
El Porvenir Lagoon 49 km to the north of the city of Bagua towards the village of El Porvenir (1 hr. by car). This lagoon of blue-green waters which reach a depth of 80 meters can be enjoyed. It is surrounded by the lush vegetation typical of the upper jungle.
