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 was long known to residents of Cuispes but rarely visited because of local myths and legends. In 2007 the Instituto Geográfico Nacional del Perú measured it at 895.4 m, publishing the figure in El Comercio on 10 June; the survey showed it taller than Gocta (771 m). The first tourists to complete the full circuit were Alessio Espinoza Merino and Carlos Matthei Neumann, guided by local Francisco Mas Daza.

The name Yumbilla comes from the local Quechua word for the waterfall, and residents of Cuispes, San Pablo and Cocachimba manage visits through three community tourism associations. Local guides, such as Francisco Mas Daza, led the first complete circuit by Alessio Espinoza Merino and Carlos Matthei Neumann. Myths and legends long kept villagers away from the falls.

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.

Yumbilla's first tourists to complete the full circuit were South Americans Alessio Espinoza Merino and Carlos Matthei Neumann, guided by local Francisco Mas Daza of Cuispes. The stream rises at 2,723 m in the San Francisco cavern and falls in four drops. Nearby within 4 km are Pabellón (400 m) and Chinata (580 m).