The Pongo de Rentema is a gorge in northwest Peru, located 14 kilometres from the city of Bagua, in the province of the same name in Amazonas Department. The Marañón River runs through this gorge (and water gap) before it reaches the Amazon Basin. It is considered a tourist attraction.[1]

Pongo de Rentema
Pongo de Rentema is located in Peru
Pongo de Rentema
Pongo de Rentema
Coordinates: 5°29′45″S 78°33′30″W / 5.49583°S 78.55833°W / -5.49583; -78.55833
LocationDepartment of Amazonas, Peru
Dimensions
 • Length2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi)

It is considered a sacred location by the Aguaruna people.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Complejo Turistico Pongo De Rentema". Recursos Turísticos.
  2. ^ Hill, David (2015-07-07). "Perú le echa el ojo al Amazonas para una de las presas más potentes del mundo". Mongabay.