Peru · Amazonas
Yumbilla Falls
Catarata Yumbilla
Measured in 2007 and found to be taller than nearby Gocta, this four-tiered cascade near Cuispes ranks among the highest waterfalls anywhere yet remains reachable only via a multi-hour muddy trek. Flow is thin in dry months, so the tallest drops sometimes fan into mist rather than a solid curtain.
Measured in 2007 and found to be taller than nearby Gocta, this four-tiered cascade near Cuispes ranks among the highest waterfalls anywhere yet remains reachable only via a multi-hour muddy trek. Flow is thin in dry months, so the tallest drops sometimes fan into mist rather than a solid curtain.
Yumbilla Falls drops 896 metres (2940 ft) on the Yumbilla. It is a tiered-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Cuispes, with CIX the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated hard.
Dry season keeps the steep forest approach passable; flow is thin outside rainy months.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Dry season keeps the steep forest approach passable; flow is thin outside rainy months.
Entry: Local community fee ~$10 USD
Getting there
- Base townCuispes
- AirportCIX
- CountryPeru
- RegionAmazonas, South America
- AccessHard — a serious approach: distance, altitude, a boat, or a guide
On the map
-5.9203, -77.7797
Quick answers
How tall is Yumbilla Falls?
Yumbilla Falls drops 896 metres (2940 feet). It is a tiered-type waterfall on the Yumbilla.
When is the best time to visit Yumbilla Falls?
Peak flow is May to August. Dry season keeps the steep forest approach passable; flow is thin outside rainy months.
What can you do at Yumbilla Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated hard — a serious approach: distance, altitude, a boat, or a guide.
How do you get to Yumbilla Falls?
The usual base is Cuispes, and the closest airport is CIX. A serious approach: distance, altitude, a boat, or a guide from there. Local community fee ~$10 USD.
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