From the
Andes down to the river, sea or lake into which
Peru's rivers flow, the waters cascade down
cliffs and mountainsides, forming spectacular
waterfalls. Some of these lie near roads, while
others take hours of hiking to reach amidst
dense forest.
Huánuco is famed for its beautiful landscapes,
and largely so for its waterfalls. At
Pichgacocha (Five Lakes), the stream tumbles
down two waterfalls with 30 and 60-meter drops
between one lake and another. Other well known
falls are the Velo de Angel (25-28 meters), the
Sirena Encantada (70 meters), on top of
Pacsapampa, and which its owes its name to the
charming surrounding landscape, and San Miguel
(100 meters), where one can swim in the pools
formed nearby.
In the department of San Martín, nature has been
prodigious: Ahuashiyacu is a 35-meter waterfall
which is easily reached, while Huacamaillo is
made up a set of seven impressive falls. Other
waterfalls include the Gera and Tunun Tunumba,
which only be reached with the help of guides.
Near the capital city of Lima lie the waterfalls
of Pala Cala and Zárate. The town of San
Jerónimo de Surco is the gateway to the twin
waterfalls of Pala Cala, with 15 and 20-meter
drops. Zárate, near the town of Llancha, is a
40-meter waterfall, and visitors will need to be
in shape to be able to reach it. The 30-meter-high
waterfall at Huallhua is found in the department
of Lima, but is reached via the town of
Pachacayo in the department of Junín, which is
also home to the waterfalls of Tirol (35 meters),
at the gateway to the jungle, and Parijaro,
without a doubt the most impressive falls in
Peru, as the waters drop 297 meters in the area
of Cutivireni, the refuge of the Asháninka
jungle tribe.
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