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The Utcubamba Valley is born in the high ''jalcas'' of Chachapoyas and runs from the southeast to the northwest to mix with the waters of the Marañón River , forming the immense plain of Bagua. This Plain has a of warm climate, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 40ºC and the minimum of 21ºC. Like in the whole High Jungle region of Peru , its water regimen is irregular and sometimes without Rain s. The Touristic corridor of the Utcubamba The corridor of Utcubamba serves as a principal attraction in the route of the Utcubamba River . The trip starts from south to north, departing from Achamaqui ( Province Of Chachapoyas ) up to Pedro Ruiz Gallo ( Province Of Bongará ). Pomacochas Lagoon In the same route towards Huallaga Central , after passing the plain of Bagua and the Corridor of Utcubamba , the highway separates itself from the course of the Utcubamba River to go towards the Cordillera Oriental . The beautiful Pomacochas lagoon is found at the beginning of this stretch. It is located next to a town which has the same name, in the Province Of Bongará , in a height of 2150 m. This lagoon is one of the biggest lagoons in Peru. It has an extension of 12 km&2 and it is believed that its biggest depth can reach 80 m. Its waters have a wonderful green bluish color. There are some plants in its shores like Totoras , Tendril s and Creeper s. Leaving behind Pomacochas, the highway passes over the tops of the Cordillera Oriental and descends up to the basin of the Mayo River , that drains off into the Huallaga ( Department Of San Martin ), joining two regions of potential colonization and giving them an exit to the Pacific Ocean . |
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