LORETO Loreto is Peru's northernmost region.

Covering almost one-third of Peru's territory,

is the Amazon, one of the world's most
important rivers. Its numerous curves are
Loreto is by far the nation's largest region; it always changing and sometimes make for a
is also one of the most sparsely populated difficult journey. The width between banks of
regions due to its remote location in the Amazon sometimes measures a
the Amazon Rainforest. Its capital is Iquitos. staggering 4 km. The Yavari River runs from

Geography Peru to Brazil, the Putumayo River serves as

part of the border with Colombia, and
Loreto's large territory comprises parts of the the Ucayali and Maran rivers penetrate
High and Low Jungle, and all of its surface is Loreto after going through the Pongo de
covered with thick vegetation. This territory Manseriche.
has wide river flood plains, which are
covered with rainwater and usually are
swamped in summer. In these flood areas
Members: there are elevated sectors called restingas,
which always remain above water, even in
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times of the greatest swellings. There are
Marcelo Osterloh numerous lagoons known
Omar Palomares as cochas and tipishcas, surrounded by
marshy areas with abundant grass
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vegetation.

Numerous rivers cross Loreto's territory, all

of which are part of the Amazonian
Hydrographical System. Most of them are
navigable. The main river crossing the region
 PacayaSamiria National Reserve
Typical dishes and beverages Is one of the largest protected areas
in Peru with an area of more than 20,000
The typical dishes in Loreto are very similar
km, containing a rich eco diversity and
to those of other places in the Amazon
being the largest reserve in the country and
region. It is not unusual to discover that they
the second largest in the Amazon region.
consider motelo or turtle meat soup,
The reserve is triangular shaped
or juanes(rice tamales with chicken or fish)
by Maran and Ucayali River in the South,
as typical Loretan dishes. However, what is
just before their junction originating the
strange to see is that vendors in the local
Amazon River. Its main purpose is to
markets offer fried or
preserve the ecosystems of the Omagua
steamed monkey or lizard meat that is
Region and to promote the sustainable
delicious, according to the local people.
development of the local towns.
Climate
The weather is warm and humid with an
average temperature of 17 C (63 F) to
20 C (68 F) during the months of June and
July, and up to a high of 36 C (97 F) from
December through March.

The average humidity level is 84%, with

strong rain all year round.