Pozuzo
Peru · PascoPE
Village in Pasco, Peru
Pozuzo is a village and district in the Oxapampa Province and Pasco Region of Peru. The village, at an elevation of 739 metres (2,425 ft), is situated near the left bank of the Huancabamba River which is renamed the Pozuzo River after it passes by the village. The population of the village in 2017 was 1,366. Pozuzo was established in 1859 by Austrian and German immigrants to Peru and traces of German culture and architecture survived into the 21st century. Pozuzo was isolated and difficult to access until 1976 when a vehicle road was completed linking the village with the town of Oxapampa, 80 kilometres north.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,194
- Coordinates
- -10.067, -75.533
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 750 m
Overview of Pozuzo
Pozuzo belongs to Pasco, Peru and has the feel of a village. Its resident count stands at approximately 1,194. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on nature. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 750 metres.
Things to do in Pozuzo
Nature in Pozuzo
(1)Pozuzo's nature entries include National Parks. All of it is drawn from Pozuzo's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Pozuzo
Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Pozuzo is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Pasco and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Lima.
Similar destinations
Places near Pozuzo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pozuzo known for?
- Pozuzo, in Pasco, Peru, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,194 residents.
- What can you do in Pozuzo?
- Recorded activities in Pozuzo include National Parks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Pozuzo?
- Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Pozuzo located?
- Pozuzo is located in Pasco, Peru. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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