waterfall
Gocta Falls
Two-tiered waterfall of about 771 metres in Amazonas, reached from the Chachapoyas road via Cocachimba village.
16 km · about 30 min drive
Amazonas, Peru · South America
Huancas is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Chachapoyas, 16km from Gocta Falls.
Huancas is a town located in Amazonas, Peru. With a population of 803, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Huancas sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Huancas to your route.
Huancas is one of the 21 districts of Chachapoyas Province in the Amazonas Region of northern Peru. It is bounded to the north by Valera District, to the east by Sonche District, to the south by Chachapoyas District, and to the west by Luya District and Lámud District.
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Huancas is located in Amazonas, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -6.1737 latitude, -77.8647 longitude.
Huancas has a population of approximately 803 people, making it a town in Peru.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
waterfall
Two-tiered waterfall of about 771 metres in Amazonas, reached from the Chachapoyas road via Cocachimba village.
16 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
Walled Chachapoya citadel above the Utcubamba valley in Amazonas, reached by road to Nuevo Tingo then cable car.
28 km · about 30 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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