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Departament of
Huanuco
Description.
Huanuco was first known as an area for hunters. It is most famous
for its pottery, but long before in areas like Kotosh or Piruru in
Tantamayo, it was established as a cultural center.
Basics facts.
Area or Surface: 37,722 km².
Main Resources: Huánuco is an important fruit producer. Other
products include: coffee, tea, sugar cane and petroleum.
Population: 709,000 inhabitants. The capital is Huánuco and has
74,676 inhabitants.
Number of Provinces and Districts: 9 provinces and 75 districts.
Date of Department Foundation: January 24th, 1869.
Typical Foods: buried duck, locro de gallina, picante de queso (cheese
sauce), tacacho and chifles.
Fauna: Birds: cocks of the rocks, guacharo, parrots, swallows,
hummingbirds and the watchbird. Fish: trout, bagres and paiches.
Batrachia and reptiles (Boas and Alligators). Mammals: sachavaca,
red deer and sajino.
Flora: arboreal species, palm trees, shrubs, orchids.
History.
The name of the department probably derives from the old town of
Guanacos, which was a very prominent city in this region.
Huánuco was first known as an area for hunters. It is most famous
for its pottery, but long before in areas like Kotosh or Piruru in
Tantamayo, it was established as a cultural center.
Some pre-ceramic temples belonging to the Mito culture, such as the
famous "Manos Cruzadas" temple, were found in Kotosh. Wayra Sirka
pottery (1800 B.C.) has been identified in this area. It is some of
the oldest pottery found on the continent.
First the Chavin culture existed in this area (1000 B.C.). Later the
Higueras were formed. The Incas later took over and they built their
provincial capital in Huánucopampa.
Tourism
In Tingo María tourists can catch a glimpse of "Sleeping Beauty",
which is a group of mountains whose shape resembles its name. The
Cueva de las Lechuzas is located in its foothills. This is a huge
stone cave that is home to an important colony of birds similar to
owls. The Padre Abad Canyon, located 196 km from Tingo María, is a
sight to see because of its rich vegetation and beautiful waterfalls.
Another attraction in the Huánuco area is the Tingo María National
Park. It has a large variety of colorful and oddly shaped insects
and butterflies.
Cities like Huánuco, which is the capital of the department, and the
picturesque town of Tomayquichua have beautiful churches and
convents that tourists can visit. |
