Pachachaca is a river and valley of the
Andes
The Andes, Andes Mountains or Andean Mountains (; ) are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. The range is long, wide (widest between 18°S – 20°S ...
in
Peru
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.
Abancay lies on the river and in flows through the
Ampay National Sanctuary
Ampay National Sanctuary (''Santuario Nacional de Ampay'') is a wildlife sanctuary established in 1987. It is located in the district of Tamburco, just north of the city of Abancay, Peru. Its , which include Mount Ampay, protect the Pachachaca Ri ...
. It is a notable kayaking location.
References
www.peruwhitewater.com
Rivers of Peru
Rivers of Apurímac Region
Tributaries of the Ucayali River
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