Satipo

Discover Satipo through a variety of experiences: a viewpoint offers views of the city, the Museo Callegari brings together nature and artefact collections, and the Comunidad Nativa Atahualpa offers handicrafts, dances, and typical dishes on weekends. Coffee and cocoa are also part of what the destination is known for. Which of these aspects interests you most may influence your decision to choose Satipo as a holiday destination.

A road route to the Petroglifos de Huanacaure is described for finding your way around the city. It starts at the Plaza Mayor de Satipo and consists of two sections covering a total of 16.5 kilometres. You can take this total distance into account when planning your day. The Plaza Principal de Satipo is a different place: it has a gazebo with a bust of R. P. Rafael Gastelua. In the cityscape, you will therefore find both a specific starting point for a route and a named square with its own memorial.

Weekend offerings and local cuisine

The Comunidad Nativa Atahualpa lies on the outskirts of Satipo. It offers handicrafts on weekends, and dances are also offered on weekends. Typical dishes are available there too. These three aspects give you different ways to engage: you can take an interest in handicrafts, add dances to your travel plans, or explore the local cuisine. Which of these offerings appeals to you may help determine whether Satipo suits your travel plans.

City views and notable places

The Mirador Cerro Satélite offers a panoramic view of Satipo. There is also a chapel at the summit dedicated to Señor de Cachuy and a four-metre-high reinforced concrete cross. The summit thus brings together views of the city and religious landmarks. Those considering the city as a travel destination will find a different perspective here from the squares and collections in the urban area.

Museum visit and history

The Museo Callegari in Satipo displays an ornithological collection from the central Selva. The birds mentioned include Andean cock-of-the-rocks, eagles, falcons, and toucans. Visitors can also see striking insects collected by the Callegari family over many years. The exhibition also includes stone artefacts, among them items for practical use and war artefacts. The museum also has a botanical garden. These different areas make the museum a destination for travellers interested in both wildlife and plant life as well as collection items.

For orientation, the Museo Callegari is located at block seven, No. 791 Avenida Francisco Irazola, south of the Plaza de Armas. Another cultural landmark in Satipo is the Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís. It was built at its present location after the 1947 earthquake. The two places offer different opportunities to explore the city’s cultural character: the museum through its collections, and the church through its post-earthquake history.

Coffee, cocoa, and leisure ideas

Satipo is known for producing coffee and cocoa. Together with the typical dishes offered at the Comunidad Nativa Atahualpa on weekends, this gives local cuisine and produce a specific place in your travel plans. These are different kinds of information: the dishes are offered at a particular place on weekends, while coffee and cocoa are known as products of Satipo.

The Vía Malecón is also associated with a leisure idea: it was intended to become an area for family recreation through the installation of lighting. This is a different approach from visiting a museum or taking in the view from the Mirador Cerro Satélite. If you are considering Satipo as a possible travel destination, you can take these different interests into account alongside the city’s attractions and weekend offerings.

Other places in this selection of destinations: Jauja, Casacancha, San Martín de Pangoa, Pichanaki, Monterrico and San Ramón.

For the broader travel overview: Junín.