Yumbilla Falls, Tiered waterfall in Cuispes, Amazonas Region, Peru
Yumbilla Falls is a multi-tiered waterfall system in tropical mountain forest, consisting of several distinct sections that drop across a total height of about 900 meters. The cascades flow through dense vegetation and are visible from different vantage points along the surrounding trails.
The waterfall gained international attention after precise measurements with modern technology in 2007 confirmed its significant height. These measurements established its place among the world's tallest waterfalls.
The community of Cuispes has built its identity around this natural feature and views it as central to their place in the region. Visitors can observe how the forest and waterfall are woven into local daily life and the village's sense of purpose.
Visiting requires a drive of about ninety minutes from nearby Chachapoyas followed by a hike through forest terrain to reach the base area. Sturdy footwear and rain protection are wise choices, as the mountain forest stays damp and trails can be slippery.
The water source originates from an underground cave high above, supplying the entire cascade system. From different spots along the trails, visitors can see multiple sections of the falls at once and observe how each section has its own distinct character.
Location: Amazonas Department
Height: 896 m
GPS coordinates: -5.91894,-77.90177
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40
Waterfalls draw you in through your senses. You hear the roar of falling water, feel the mist on your skin, and watch light dance across the spray. Many of the most powerful examples are found in places that stay relatively untouched, where reaching them is half the reward. These destinations give visitors something increasingly hard to find at famous natural sites: time alone with the landscape. This collection shows waterfalls shaped by different geographies and climates across the world. In Croatia, Plitvice Lakes displays terraces of limestone with pools that cascade from one to the next beneath tall trees. Utah's Coyote Gulch reveals hidden alcoves and pools carved by water into red sandstone over millions of years. India's Nohkalikai Falls plunges from a forested plateau down to a green pool far below, while China's Huangguoshu Waterfall has a cave you can walk behind, sheltered by the falling water itself. At the border between Vietnam and China, Ban Gioc-Detian spreads wide like a sheet of water across the terrain. Venezuela's Angel Falls drops nearly 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) from a flat-topped mountain into the valley below. Norway's Geirangerfjord holds the Seven Sisters, seven streams that run parallel to each other and pour directly into the fjord. Iceland's Dettifoss releases a massive amount of glacial water over black volcanic rock, creating a powerful display. In South Africa, Tugela Falls descends in separate tiers down the steep cliffs of the Drakensberg range. And in the Philippines, Kawasan Falls forms a series of turquoise pools framed by tropical trees. Each location has developed its own look, shaped by the type of rock beneath it, the weather that surrounds it, and the land around it.
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