Pongo de Rentema explained

Pongo de Rentema
Type:Canyon
Photo Width:220px
Map:Peru
Relief:yes
Location:Department of Amazonas, Peru
Coordinates:-5.4958°N -78.5583°W
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Length:2.4km (01.5miles)
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The Pongo de Rentema is a gorge in northwest Peru, located 14 kilometres from the city of Bagua, in the province of the same name in Amazonas Department. The Marañón River runs through this gorge (and water gap) before it reaches the Amazon Basin. It is considered a tourist attraction.[1]

It is considered a sacred location by the Aguaruna people.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Complejo Turistico Pongo De Rentema . Recursos Turísticos.
  2. News: Perú le echa el ojo al Amazonas para una de las presas más potentes del mundo . Hill . David . 2015-07-07 . Mongabay.