Aguaytía Explained

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).