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The Utcubamba River (Rio Utcubamba) is a River in the Amazonas Region of Peru , located at . The river's name is Quechua for " Cotton fields".

The Utcubamba River originates in the highlands of the central Cordillera , then flows north through Amazonas before joining the Marañón River . The river's semitropical valley is the former site of the Pre-Columbian Chachapoyas Culture , and a popular tourist destination. Its many tributaries support the towns and farms of La Peca , Copallín , Cajaruro , Shipasbamba , La Florida , and Yambrasbamba .