It is known that Peru is a pluricultural country, which is one of the principal reasons why tourists feel attracted to visit us. A great example is Pozuzo, where the Austro-German Colony is located, it is a picturesque town that harbors German and Austro history and people can certainly have a great time enriching their knowledge and having a good time. The locals are very friendly towards tourists, and additionally, this colony also boasts a diverse cuisine.
Pozuzo - Oxapampa as a Tourist Product
The colony is considered a tourist Attractive of the 'Cultural Manifestations' category. It is part of Pozuzo, which is a tourist product since the attractive (the Austro-German colony) was included in the structure, such as bus services to get there, restaurants around the area, viewpoints, hotels or hostels, restobars, and museums. In the same way, there is infrastructure with basic and public services, for example: supply networks, water and electricity services, hospitals, and schools. At last, about the superstructure, MINCETUR and PROMPERU are giving plans to optimize the development of this product, in order to benefit Pozuzo and Tourism in Peru.
The problem lies in the access. While there are roads for travel agency buses to reach the tourist product, these are not easily accessible or are not entirely safe. This has not allowed tourism to develop to its full potential or to be more widely embraced.
Why is it fascinating?
The colony has provided unique characteristics to Pozuzo, for instance; the architecture observed is simply spectacular, and the Austro-German influence is reflected in the houses they had built over the years. Regarding the cuisine, the colony offers Austrian, German, Peruvian, and mestizo dishes. All of these have undergone fusion because when trying to reflect the culinary culture of one country in another, one must adapt to the ingredients available in the area. One of the most famous dishes in the colony that underwent an adaptation is the "Apple Strudel." As the name suggests, it is made with apples; however, due to the location, it was replaced by bananas. Similarly, traditions have been preserved, or some modifications have been made.
Touristic activities
- The Yanachaga Chemillén National Park, established in 1986, spans several districts. Within it, there is a vast biodiversity. Notably, within the park are communities with rich cultural expressions, such as the Austro-German community and Andean immigrants.
- In Nature, you can do activities such as trekking in the area or riding horses.
- In the Huancabamba you could do cannoping, with all the safety measures.
- The Schafferer Museum was created in 1993 in Pozuzo.
Oxapampa is a great place to visit for people who love nature and want to reconnect with it. Locals are very welcoming to national and international tourists. Almost everyone, if you ask, will help you with directions, and recommendations, among others. If you go in your own vehicle, there’s no need to hire a tourist guide, since it's really easy to explore the city (obviously with some previous research done at home). The food there is not expensive at all and the best part of it it’s that it tastes great. About the Austro-German colony, it is magnificent, you gain a rich experience by having the opportunity to be part of their culture. They put on shows and you can dance the typical dances of the colony with them. You can also milk a cow, try exotic drinks from the area, and learn about the traditions and customs they hold.
References:
BBC News Mundo. (2022, December 30). Pozuzo y Oxapampa: cómo son las dos colonias austro-alemanas de Perú y por qué cada vez más gente decide vivir allÃ. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-63867894
Joya de la selva central: visita seductores atractivos de Pozuzo en su semana turÃstica. (2023, July 21). Andina.pe. https://andina.pe/agencia/noticia-joya-de-selva-central-visita-seductores-atractivos-pozuzo-su-semana-turistica-948219.aspx
PROGRAMA MULTIANUAL DE INVERSIONES DEL SECTOR COMERCIO EXTERIOR Y TURISMO 2022-2024. (s/f). Gob.pe. https://transparencia.mincetur.gob.pe/documentos/newweb/portals/0/transparencia/pmi/RM_Nro_022_2021-MINCETUR_Anexo_PMI_2022-2024.pdf
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