Bagua
Peru · AmazonasPE
Town in Amazonas Region, Peru
Bagua, founded as San Pedro de Bagua Chico in 1561, is a city in Peru located about 162 kilometres (101 mi) from the city of Chachapoyas. It lies in the province of the same name.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 24,224
- Coordinates
- -5.633, -78.534
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 408 m
Overview of Bagua
In Amazonas, Peru, Bagua stands out as a low-key town. With 24,224 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for water sports.
Things to do in Bagua
Water Sports in Bagua
(2)Water Sports lovers get Canoeing and Kayaking. It is a direct read of Bagua's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Bagua
Plan water days for December to March.
Getting there & around
Access Bagua through a larger town in Amazonas; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/Lima.
Similar destinations
Places near Bagua that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bagua known for?
- Bagua is mainly a destination for water sports, set in Amazonas, Peru with around 24,224 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Bagua?
- You can plan around Canoeing and Kayaking in Bagua. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Bagua?
- Plan water days for December to March.
- Where is Bagua located?
- Administratively, Bagua sits in Amazonas, Peru — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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