Located on the Ucayali River, Pucallpa is a town that is always growing. People migrate from the nearby jungle in search of better economic conditions.
A benefit of living in Pucallpa is the direct route to Lima. The population of Pucallpa and its surrounding area is around 600,000 with 70% of people
under-employed or unemployed.
While Pucallpa isn't known as a tourist attraction, there are several interesting places nearby.
A short trip out of Pucallpa will find you in the Peruvian rainforest.
