Official Name: | Aguaytía |
Pushpin Map: | Peru |
Pushpin Label Position: | left |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Ucayali |
Subdivision Type2: | Province |
Subdivision Name2: | Padre Abad |
Subdivision Type3: | District |
Subdivision Name3: | Padre Abad |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Leader Name: | Tony Tang Gonzales |
Settlement Type: | Town |
Timezone: | PET |
Utc Offset: | -5 |
Coordinates: | -9.0369°N -75.5075°W |
Elevation M: | 287 |
Website: | www.padreabadaguaytia.com |
Aguaytía is a town situated in Peru, capital of the province Padre Abad in the region Ucayali. It is situated on the banks of the Aguaytía River (a tributary of the Ucayali River) at the highway between Pucallpa and Tingo María. It is of interest to those who live in the region as a tourist destination, due to its proximity to the spectacular waterfall "El Velo de la Novia" (The Bridal Veil).