Deep in the Chachapoyas cloud forest of northern Peru, you’ll find Gocta waterfall – one of the tallest and most impressive in the world! Read about the hike to visit the stunning natural wonder, and Aracari’s recommendation for the best place to stay nearby – the beautiful Gocta Natura, offering stunning views of the falls from your balcony. All can be arranged as part of a luxury, tailormade trip designed by Aracari.
Marisol, Founder & CEO of Aracari, and the Aracari team are just back from an in-depth research trip to Kuelap and the Chachapoyas region. We’ve been hard at work (and play!) testing out accommodation, hikes, and other excursions to ensure that we’re experts on, and offer the very best of, the region. Aracari’s Trip to Kuelap […]
Gocta waterfall – one of the world’s tallest Although known to locals for centuries, it wasn’t until an expedition to Chachapoyas by a German explorer in 2005 prompted the measurement and documentation of the falls that Gocta was declared the third highest waterfall in the world. Its official height and rank has since been contentious, […]
I recently stayed at Gocta Natura Cabins, a beautiful property in the cloud forest near the village of Cocachimba. With views of the towering 771m high Gocta waterfall in the distance, staying at Gocta Natura is really a breathtaking experience, immersed in nature, and our top accommodation recommendation for the Chachapoyas region. Where to stay in Gocta: Gocta Natura […]
Chachapoyas, situated deep in Peru’s northern Sierra, is steeped in history, peppered with the remnants of powerful pre-Inca civilizations, and contains vast swathes of dramatic, rugged landscapes. The must-see sites of a tailormade Chachapoyas tour will take you to the impressive ruins of Kuelap, perched on a hilltop overlooking stunning scenery, and hike to the towering […]
Celebrating the beauty of Chachapoyas Peru Poised on the brink of mass exposure, Chachapoyas Peru, is a swathe of dense cloud forest in the Andes of Northeastern Peru, and holds a special place in our hearts. In some ways, Aracari’s history is intertwined with this magical place. It was here, in “Indiana Jones” country, that archaeologists […]
