La Unión, Huánuco

The city of La Unión, formerly also called Aguamiro, located in the north of Peru with 35 411 inhabitants ( 2007). It is the capital of the district of Dos de Mayo.

Location

The city lies on the River Vizcarra and consists of two varieties, Agüamiro on the right bank and Ripan on the left bank. Both districts are connected at an altitude of 3,204 m by two bridges. Near the town, on a flat plateau of about 3600 m above sea level, is the famous Inca city of Huánuco Pampa, also called " Huánuco Marka " or " Huánuco Viejo ".

Geography

The location of the city is the starting point to other places in the neighboring provinces Dos de Mayo, as Llata ​​, Chavinillo, Huánuco, Rondos, and to the other districts of the province Sillapata, Pacha, Yana, Mary, including Huallanca to Huaraz or Chiquian in the region Ancash. In road transport, the city has the function of a middle center. The Vizcarra River traverses the city from south to north. A tributary of the main river in the region is called Marañón. The village lies within the territory to Huanuco.

Climate

Due to its altitude, the climate is temperate and dry. Rainy season is from November to April in the remaining months from May to September is the dry season. During the winter, torrential rains are common. Occasionally, hail storms. During the summer months, the sunlight is strong and there prevail daytime high temperatures.

Economy and Transport

The map shows the way to La Union from the city Paramonga in adjacent areas of the regions of Ancash, Huanuco and Lima The city is a regional center. It has electric lighting, water and sewerage. Telecommunications and Internet service is offered by the company " Claro " and " Movistar ".

Due to its geographical location and the capital of the province of La Union is trading and transshipment center for goods and agricultural products from the surrounding area. In the surrounding livestock, fruit and vegetables are operated. In addition, devices for everyday life are produced, there are textile manufacturers and companies that are involved in tourism. The city has with the Banco de la Nación A bank branch and a regional hospital.

The two parts of the city are connected by two bridges. Caceres, is a stone bridge, which is only suitable for pedestrians and cyclists. The second bridge, constructed of steel and wood, is used for motorized traffic and has a pedestrian crossing. Public transport use the transport companies ' Turismo Cavassa "," Turismo Armonía "," Royal Bus " and" Estrella Polar ". The Pan-American Highway from Lima to Paramonga leads past the city.

Tourism

Because of its altitude and location on the river has a temperate and dry climate, which is ideal for people with respiratory problems and makes the city a popular holiday location. It is the starting point for visits to the Inca ruins of " Huánuco Pampa ", which can be reached via a dirt road or walk through the valley of Marcarragra. Other tourist destinations include the panoramic view from Cerro San Cristobal on the city and Vizcarra river and a gorge near " Gangash Mark ". The thermal baths of " Conoc " are two kilometers from La Union. In the village there are pubs and restaurants for tourists. The most important festival is the end of July takes place "Fiesta del Sol ".

Plaza de Armas

Gangash

Sons and daughters of the town

• Augusto Cárdich