Nupe River
The Nupe is a small river in the Huánuco Region in Peru. It rises in the Cordillera Huayhuash and joins the Lauricocha River forming what is then called the Marañón River, one of the two largest upstream contributors to the Amazon River.Photo: Waterloo1883, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Stream
- Description: left headwater of the Marañón River in Peru
- Also known as: “Río Nupe”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Huarin and Rondos.
Nupe River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Huánuco Department, Peru, South America
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Satellite Map
Discover Nupe River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Bavarian to Spanish—“Nupe River” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Mishas and Cochopampa.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Cerro Cuncayoc and Cerro Locoloco.
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