Huallaga

One hundred and twenty-three miles up the Huallaga is the town of Yurimaguas, a centre of trade, to which steamers from Para frequently ascend.

Life of Rear Admiral John Randolph Tucker James Henry Rochelle 1857

The first steamers that broke the deep solitude of the Marañon were the "Huallaga" and "Tirado," brought out in

The Andes and the Amazon Across the Continent of South America James Orton 1853

For more than two decades, Artemio has commanded a jungle faction of the brutal communist guerrilla movement in Peru's Upper Huallaga valley.

Shining Path leader Artemio 'wounded during capture attempt' 2012

Mr. Humala, who traveled to the region Sunday to confirm Artemio's capture, said other leaders of the faction in the Upper Huallaga also were arrested.

Peru Captures Shining Path Rebel Leader Ryan Dube 2012

On Thursday police helicopters combed the thick jungle of the Upper Huallaga valley while commandos patrolled the banks of the Santa Rosa de Mishollo river, where the rebel leader is believed to have fled.

Shining Path leader Artemio 'wounded during capture attempt' 2012

Mr. Humala said that Florindo Flores, alias "Artemio," was captured during a joint operation by Peru's police and military, providing a major blow to the Shining Path in Peru's Upper Huallaga Valley.

Peru Captures Shining Path Rebel Leader Ryan Dube 2012

"We have defeated the terrorist criminals in the Upper Huallaga, capturing alive the terrorist Artemio who is at this moment receiving medical treatment."

Peru Captures Shining Path Rebel Leader Ryan Dube 2012

Mr. Flores led a faction of about 100 to 300 Shining Path rebels in the Upper Huallaga Valley, one of Peru's biggest coca-producing regions.

Peru Captures Shining Path Rebel Leader Ryan Dube 2012

Artemio, one of the top leaders of the Shining Path guerrilla group, in a camp in Peru's Upper Huallaga valley in December 2011.

Shining Path leader Artemio 'wounded during capture attempt' 2012

The major rivers of Maranon and Huallaga, both tributaries of the Amazon, run on either side of the park.

Rio Abiseo National Park, Peru 2008