The Yumbilla waterfall is between lush and cloud forests in the Amazonas area. It’s one of the tallest waterfalls in the world, at 895.4 meters, it is ranked fifth in the world and second in Peru. This location can be found in the town of Cuispes (1991 meters above sea level), a small town in Bongara province, in the northeastern Amazonas department.
Yumbilla Falls is about 70 kilometers from the capital of the Amazonas region. It's just 9 kilometers from Pedro Ruiz. Yumbilla is part of the waterfall trail that includes Chinata, Pabellon, and Yumbilla. These waterfalls sit in places that still qualify as pure jungles.
It became famous in 2007 after the National Geographic Institute of Peru studied it to guess its height. Since then, it has grown in popularity. Nowadays, along Gocta Waterfalls, is now one of the most popular natural attractions in Peru's Amazon.
- An hour hiking into the bush, you'll see a breathtaking view of the Yumbilla waterfall from a natural platform.
- Try canyoning at "Corazon Enamorado," as the locals call it. There you can do outdoor activities like hiking and canyoning next to the waterfall.
- Take part in exploring caves. Along the way to the waterfall, you can explore caverns and caves, adding excitement to your adventure.
The route from Lima to Chachapoyas is long. You must take a bus, which takes about 23 to 24 hours. You must take a bus, which takes about 23 to 24 hours. After landing at the Chachapoyas station, there you should take a van heading to Pedro Ruiz, a small town 54 kilometers away from Chachapoyas.
The trip will take you about an hour. Once in Pedro Ruiz, take a moto taxi to “ El pueblo de Cuispes”, (Cuispes’ official name) where you will arrive in about 20 minutes. From the square of Cuispes to Yumbilla waterfall, you’ll have to take a 2-hour trip walking through the jungle.
The Waterfall Route is the most popular path in the Amazon because it has the Yumbilla, Cerro Medio, Chinata, and Pabellon waterfalls. There are also about twenty more waterfalls along the way. Local locals proposed this route as the waterfalls are the main draw. However, the area's natural beauty turns it into a paradise.
According to the natives, Cuispes means "Corazon Enamorado" (In love heart). The place is truly gorgeous. It has breathtaking scenery that will captivate you.
Visitors can see birds including the Andean cock-of-the-rock, toucans, and Marañón thrushes. They can also see orchids and local plants.
- Hiring a local guide or someone familiar with the area is a good idea.
- Depending on the season the dirt road could be hard to walk, be sure to bring a good pair of trekking shoes
- Bring sunblock, a good hat, and sunglasses. Depending on the season, some raingear could help too.
- Don’t forget your swim clothes
