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District in Amazonas, Peru
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Cuispes is a small village in Amazonas Department. Cuispes is 9 km up a steep, winding gravel road from the town of Pedro Ruiz. It is the main point of access for the 895-m Yumbilla waterfall and other large waterfalls nearby.
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At 895 m, the fifth tallest waterfall in the world
It is visible in the distance from the main plaza, but a closer look at it and views of the other falls require some hiking (see below).
A 10-km trek that passes 8 waterfalls as high as any of the Continental USA (including all of those mentioned above and others). The trek follows a nearly level cliff ledge covered in pristine Amazon forest. Reservations must be made for the trek along the ledge.
Simple but tidy rooms with private bathrooms and hot water. Meals available, 8 Soles. Significant discounts available for stays of more than one night.
Beautiful, homey inn. Comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and hot water. Breakfast 10 soles, lunch or dinner 15 soles.
The road to Cuispes is signposted just north of Pedro Ruiz on Highway 5N. Take a taxi or mototaxi (15-20 soles up to Cuispes, 6-10 soles back down to Pedro Ruiz).
Read in the guideThe village is tiny and everything is easily reachable on foot. The trailheads for the hikes to Yumbilla and Pabellon waterfalls can be reached on foot or by a mototaxi (3-5 soles one way).
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