Kosñipata - Pilcopata

DESCRIPTION

It practically covers the upper floor or high jungle of the Alto Madre de Dios, from the headwaters of the rivers of the Alto Madre de Dios hydrographic system; its altitude above sea level varies from 3,678 meters above sea level (Tres Cruces) to 650 meters above sea level (Pilcopata mouth). Its average annual temperature is 25° C, with two distinct seasons, from December to April, with abundant rainfall, and another from May to November, considered summer or with little rainfall.

Before the creation of the Kosñipata district, this place was inhabited by two native communities: the Wachipayres and the Machiguengas. They fished and practiced small-scale agriculture only for their daily consumption.

Pilcopata, stands out for the trade of jungle products, as well as lodging services, restaurants and is the entry point to the Manu National Park. At the entrance of the National Park, you can appreciate the vestiges of the Inca roads with their respective channels. There are also petroglyphs depicting human scenes, animals and unknown signs, these works of art are spread over a large area, are worthy of being visited by adventure lovers.

LOCATION

The district of Kosñipata is located southeast of the city of Cusco, at a distance of 220 km. The Pilcopata valley is accessed via the town of Paucartambo and ascending about 25 km. Heading northeast to Acjanaco and the natural viewpoint of Tres Cruces, then descend to the scenic valley of Kosñipata (land of the clouds).

ATTRACTIONS

Pilcopata, stands out for the trade of jungle products, as well as lodging services, restaurants and is the entry point to the Manu National Park. At the entrance of the National Park, you can appreciate the vestiges of Inkan roads with their respective channels. There are also petroglyphs representing human scenes, animals and unknown signs, these works of art are scattered over a large area, they are worthy of being visited by adventure lovers.