
🌎 Peru 🇵🇪
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📍 Gocta Cataracts
✈️ Chachapoyas Airport (CHH)
🚗 44.1 KM
⏱️ 1 hour, 29 minutes
Gocta Cataracts offers a breathtaking natural spectacle in the Peruvian Amazon, accessible via a moderately challenging but rewarding hike from the villages of Cocachimba or San Pablo. Visitors can choose between independent exploration or hiring a local guide, with the latter providing valuable insights and support, especially given the multi-hour trek. While accessible year-round, the waterfall's volume is most impressive during the wet season (October-May), though trails can be muddier; the dry season (June-September) offers clearer paths and skies. A typical full-day visit, including travel and hiking, can cost approximately S/50-S/150 per person, covering entrance fees (around S/10-S/20), transport, and optional horse rental. It's advisable to wear sturdy hiking footwear, carry water, and be prepared for varying weather conditions to fully enjoy this majestic natural wonder.