Monterrico: Kimiri Bridge and Selva Central

Monterrico is located in Chanchamayo Province. Together with the provinces of Satipo and Oxapampa, Chanchamayo forms Selva Central. This is considered a tourism region with thematic focuses on culture, adventure, nature, health, anthropology, and entertainment. This gives you two perspectives side by side: Monterrico as a specific destination and Selva Central as the broader setting encompassing three provinces. This classification helps distinguish the town’s location from the wider regional perspective.

Kimiri Suspension Bridge: History and Construction

Kimiri Suspension Bridge is located in the municipality of the same name. Local residents built the bridge in 1901 to connect both banks of the Chanchamayo River and facilitate the transportation of local produce. For travelers interested in engineering or regional history, its origins offer a tangible point of reference: its construction date, river crossing, and transport purpose are all part of its history.

The 75 m-long bridge is designed for people and motorized vehicles such as cars and pick-up trucks to cross. Its main arch is made of calicanto masonry and has a 4 m-high entrance gate. The materials include local resources such as stone, wood, and brick, as well as industrially manufactured beams and metal cables. As a functional engineering structure, it fits naturally into its surroundings. The measurements refer to different features: 75 m is the length of the bridge, while 4 m is the height of the entrance gate. This distinguishes the overall measurement from individual construction details. If you are planning to cross it, check current conditions before your visit.

The Peruvian Ministry of Culture declared Kimiri Suspension Bridge part of the national cultural heritage through Resolution No. 063. The resolution was published in the official gazette El Peruano on November 22, 2012. This recognition adds a cultural and historical perspective to the bridge’s function and construction.

Waterfalls and Haciendas in Chanchamayo

Kimiri Bridge is associated with several attractions, including La Borgoña and La Reyna waterfalls. Both are points of interest for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. This means that, alongside the bridge’s history and construction, specific waterfall names and activity options can also inform your travel plans.

Fundo Brasil is also located in Chanchamayo Province. This hacienda has coffee, citrus fruit, banana, pineapple, cassava, and yacón plantings that visitors can see. Fundo Monterrico is also in the province; it is a hacienda built by the Tremolada family in 1875. The two haciendas offer different points of interest: at Fundo Brasil, the visible plantings take center stage, while at Fundo Monterrico, the focus is on the year it was built and the family that constructed the estate. In regional terms, crops and historic architecture are presented side by side.

Discover more destinations: Casacancha, San Ramón, Pichanaki, Satipo, San Martín de Pangoa, Jauja.

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