Oxapampa

Oxapampa on the map of Peru

Oxapampa is a Peruvian city and the capital of the province of Oxapampa. The city has 12,826 inhabitants.

Geography

Oxapampa is located at 1800 m above sea level. NN in the Yungas - level zone surrounded by lush mountain forests. The climate is hot and humid during the day. The nights are relatively cool.

Etymology

The name comes from the Quechua Oxapampa and is composed of the words straw or grass ( que. OCSHA ) and level ( que. Panpa ) and therefore correspond to the German word meadow.

History

Oxapampa was founded by Austrian and German settlers from Pozuzo in the settlement area of the indigenous Yanesha in the 19th century. In the 20th century numerous Croats also migrated into the zentralperuanische village.

Attractions

• The church of Santa Rosa is located in the city center. It was built in 1940 by Franciscan friars.
• The mission Quillazú is one of the oldest in the country and was founded in 1880 by Franciscan friars.