Amazonas, Peru · Medium grade
Gocta Falls
Five to six hours return to the foot of a 771 m waterfall that was not documented by the outside world until 2005. Horses available if the walk is too much.
1 day, Medium grade, up to 2,200m. Best season: May–Sep. Base: Cocachimba. Suits: Solo, Couple, Group.
How to reach it
Combi from Chachapoyas to Cocachimba, about an hour.
Permits
Village entrance fee at Cocachimba; local guides are compulsory on some sections.
Gear
Rain gear — this is cloud forest and it rains regardless of season. Insect repellent.
What it costs
From ₹600 per person, all-in from Cocachimba — transport, permits, a guide where required and food on the trail. Open the live planner to price it for your own dates and party size.
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