Yumbilla Falls

The Amazonas region of Peru is home to a number of gushing waterfalls. Some, however, draw a lot of visitors! Yumbilla Falls is a must-see if you want to honor one of nature's wonders away from the crowds.

This waterfall is reachable from the city of Chachapoyas, and you can go there on your own or with a guide. Without local knowledge, it would be simple to get lost on the trail because it is not well-marked.

The second-tallest waterfall in Peru and fifth-highest in the world is Yumbilla Falls. It is practically difficult to picture the thunderous hammering sounds produced at the bottom with a drop of around 900 meters!

Cuispes is the starting point for the three-and-a-half-hour climb to the waterfall. Yumbilla is best visited between April and May, when the rainy season is winding down and the pathways are less slick but the falls are still full.

Location: Amazonas Department, northern Peru