Oxapampa

Oxapampa offers a town base close to the mountain forest of Yanachaga Chemillén. Set aside a forest day and leave time for the surroundings.

What to expect

The biosphere reserve bears the names Oxapampa, Asháninka and Yánesha. They invite you to look beyond Austro-German migration history alone. For a nature day, San Alberto is a specific starting point: choose a suitable walk and take time for plants and forest rather than just the furthest viewpoint.

How it fits into a journey

Use two nights for the town and a forest day, or three for an additional locally arranged visit.

Places to stay in Oxapampa

Compare the locations of places to stay in and around Oxapampa.

Where is it?

Oxapampa and the surrounding area.

Practical answers

Which walk should I consider first?

Ask about El Cedro in the San Alberto sector and compare current trail conditions with your fitness. Abra Esperanza is a more demanding choice.

Is a Yánesha community visit included?

No. Choose a visit offered or agreed by the community concerned; being inside the biosphere reserve does not grant access to homes.

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