Pongo de Rentema

Feature of the Marañón River, Peru
5°29′45″S 78°33′30″W / 5.49583°S 78.55833°W / -5.49583; -78.55833LocationDepartment of Amazonas, PeruDimensions
 • Length2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi)

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

  • Pongo de Manseriche
  • Bracamoros, a historical region located nearby

References

  1. ^ "Complejo Turistico Pongo De Rentema". Recursos Turísticos.
  2. ^ Hill, David (2015-07-07). "Perú le echa el ojo al Amazonas para una de las presas más potentes del mundo". Mongabay.