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Gocta waterfalls

Worth the hike

amazonas chachapoyas Gocta

One of the tallest waterfalls in the world, the Gocta waterfalls are over 700 meters (2,300 feet). It has only recently been developed as a tourist attraction since 2002, with a trail that takes about three hours hiking.

Here’s a short video of the hike and waterfalls.

Practicalities

Many tour agencies in Chachapoyas offer tours to the waterfalls. You can also take a colectivo to Puente de Cocahuaico, which takes about an hour. From there it’s a 30 minute taxi ride to the trailhead in the town of Cocachimba.

Amazonas Hikes

Text © Heather Jasper

Image by Paulo Tomaz