Velo de la Novia, Perené, Waterfall in Perené Valley, Peru.
Velo de la Novia is a waterfall in the Perené Valley that cascades approximately 55 meters down a stone wall, creating a water curtain roughly 30 meters wide. The water plunges directly into the Yurinaki River below, producing a dramatic display of mist and spray against the rock face.
The Asháninka indigenous peoples have inhabited the Perené region for generations, developing a deep relationship with the waterfall and surrounding landscape. Their presence in the area established cultural ties to the natural features that persist to this day.
The Asháninka communities of the region gave the waterfall its poetic name, reflecting how they perceive and describe the landscape. You can observe how local inhabitants and guides interact with the forest and use traditional knowledge about plants and river resources.
The best time to visit is between April and November when weather conditions are most favorable for viewing and exploration. Access is provided by stone stairways from the Fernando Belaúnde highway, leading to observation platforms where the view is clearest.
Below the waterfall, where the cascade meets the Yurinaki River, a roughly 2-kilometer canyon forms with walls rising over 100 meters high. This deep gorge is visible from the waterfall area and demonstrates the river's power to shape the landscape over time.
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