Plain of Bagua
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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 rains.
[edit] 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).
[edit] 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 km² 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, tendrils and creepers.
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.
