Seeing this waterfall in the midst of a green mantle of tropical vegetation makes it even more impressive: the Gocta waterfall makes itself heard throughout the forest as it plunges down more than 700 meters.
To enjoy this magical place, you have to walk through the forests starting from Cochachimba or San Pablo, which are the closest towns; a 5-hour trip (round trip) in the company of 110 species of birds and mammals such as the woolly monkey and the spectacled bear.
Everything, with the orchids offering their shapes and colors in their maximum splendor.
How to get to the Gocta waterfall?
Route 1
Route 2
Route 3
Chachapoyas - Cocachimba
1 h approximately
Cocachimba - Gocta (second fall)
2 hr 30 min approximately (on foot or horseback)
Chacahapoyas - San Pablo
1 h approximately
San Pablo - Gocta (first fall)
2 hr 30 min approximately (on foot or horseback, one way)
Chachapoyas - San Pablo
1 h approximately
San Pablo - first fall
2 hr 30 min approximately (on foot or horseback)
First fall - second fall
45 min approximately (descending)
Second fall - Cocachimba
2 hr 30 min approximately (on foot or horseback)
What to do at the Gocta waterfall?
Practice bird watching, you will be able to appreciate the cock of the rocks and the spoonbill hummingbird.
You can rent horses in Cocachimba or San Pablo, to cover part of the route.
Count how many of the area’s 41 orchid species you can find.
General information
Times
7:00-17:30
*Referential times
Price
General: S / 10.00
Children: S / 5.00
Tourist Counselor: S / 60.00 (1 to 15 people)
Essentials
Gear for the walk (hat, binoculars, sunglasses, sunscreen, water). During the rainy season consider taking boots and a rain jacket or poncho.Altitude
First fall: 2340 masl
Second fall: 1800 masl
Climate
Min. 11 ℃/ Max. 23 ℃.
