KNOW THE THIRD HIGHEST WATERFALL IN PERU, GOCTA!

To visit the Gocta waterfall you must wear comfortable clothes for walking, a waterproof jacket, hat or cap, sunscreen and insect repellent, as well as water and some fruit for the way, you should not forget to charge your cell phone and / or camera so that this magnificent experience is recorded forever.

Known by the inhabitants as the chorrera, Gocta is the 3rd highest waterfall in Peru with 771 meters high (in 2 stages) and its surroundings are told of legends where mythical creatures, such as mermaids, enchant men and make them get lost in its waters to protect the gold vessels that they protect in its depths, even the inhabitants speak of a resident of Cocachimba who was seen with this character before disappearing into its waters, and there are many people who indicate they have seen this woman around the waterfall.

To get to this beautiful attraction it is necessary to walk through the forests, leaving the town of Cocachimba or from the town of San Pablo, a hike of 5 hours round trip, accompanied by local fauna such as the woolly monkey and the spectacled bear. n addition, you will be able to marvel at the shapes and colors of the orchids that grow around it. The closer you are to getting there, the easier the way will be, listening to the sound of the falling water, the song of the birds and the chirping of the insects that live here, it is a good time to enjoy and reconnect with nature. Remember only to leave the footprint of your footsteps on the road, take care of the environment and save any waste you have until you reach a garbage dump.

This waterfall was discovered in 2002 by the german researcher Stefan Zimendorf, when investigating some caves that were in the Amazon, considered the north door to the Amazon. After 4 years, the investigation began with local guides to measure its height and also finding a total of 22 additional waterfalls throughout the place.

To visit the Gocta waterfall you must wear comfortable clothes for walking, a waterproof jacket, hat or cap, sunscreen and insect repellent, as well as water and some fruit for the way, you should not forget to charge your cell phone and / or camera so that this magnificent experience is recorded forever.

You can visit it throughout the year, but keep in mind that during the months of December to March it is the rainy season and it can be appreciated in its maximum splendor.

Do not miss out on enjoying this beautiful attraction and contact your formal agency.

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