After picking you up at your hotel located in the warm city of Tarapoto, we are going to start
a fantastic half day tour to Ahuashiyacu
Falls, one of the most visited tourist attractions in the region of San Martín.
The waterfall is located within a protected area of Cordillera Escalera, in the district of Banda de
Shiclayo, 8 miles away from Tarapoto. This mountain range is covered in
tropical jungle and it has an incredible biodiversity with species on the path
to extinction, specially amphibians.
The Quechua word “Ahuashiyacu” means laughing water. The national
bird called Cock of the Rocks lives
in this place and here, you will admire amazing flora such as orchids.
On our way to the waterfall, we are going to make a short
stop at the Cerro Escalera viewpoint
where you can admire the Cordillera
Escalera. The touristic transportation will leave us at the starting point
of a short walk of 15 minutes within
the natural reserve until we reach the beautiful waterfall.
If you explore around, you will see different types of
trees, orchids, ferns, among others. The waterfall is located at 806 meter above sea level and it is two
waterfalls, the first one of 60 meters without access and the second one of 40
meters high, which feeds a natural pool of fresh water, perfect to take a bath.
You will have time to chill and watch wonderful views of the
Peruvian jungle. If you want, you can explore around and take impressive
photos.
Later and after a short walk, we are going to take the
transportation to going back to the city of Tarapoto to drop you off at your
hotel.