Yumbilla FallsGocta CataractsAlto Mayo Protection ForestCueva de CacagutaCueva del Rio ShatucaLaguna Pomacochas
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Yambrasbamba

Yambrasbamba is a town in Amazonas district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 14 caves, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 churches. The must-see places are Yumbilla Falls, Gocta Cataracts and Alto Mayo Protection Forest.

5.7500° S, 77.9000° W

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Within 30 km39 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see13
Notable128
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Yumbilla Falls, waterfall near Yambrasbamba
Must-see

Yumbilla Falls

Waterfall · 23 km

Gocta Cataracts, waterfall near Yambrasbamba
Must-see

Gocta Cataracts

Waterfall · 38 km

Alto Mayo Protection Forest, nature spot near Yambrasbamba
Must-see

Alto Mayo Protection Forest

Nature spot · 57 km · San Martín

Places near Yambrasbamba by type

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One day from Yambrasbamba

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:50 pm

73 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Yambrasbamba
  2. Cueva de Cacagutacave · 1 hrs
  3. Cueva de Metalcave · 1 hrs
  4. Yumbilla Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Laguna Pomacochaslake · 45 min
  6. Cueva del Rio Shatucacave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Yambrasbamba
Today’s loopYambrasbambaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Yambrasbamba?

Yumbilla Falls (waterfall, about 23 km), Cueva de Cacaguta (cave, about 4 km), Cueva del Rio Shatuca (cave, about 7 km), Laguna Pomacochas (lake, about 12 km), Cueva de Metal (cave, about 14 km), Hierba Buena - Allpayacu Private Conservation Area (nature spot, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Yambrasbamba?

75 places on Spotwander: 14 caves, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 other attractions, 5 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest cave to Yambrasbamba?

Cueva de Cacaguta, about 4 km by road; Cueva del Rio Shatuca (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Yambrasbamba?

Copal Cuilungo Private Conservation Area, about 8 km by road; Fundo Las Palmeras (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Yambrasbamba?

Start in Yambrasbamba, visit Cueva de Cacaguta, then Cueva de Metal, then Yumbilla Falls, then Laguna Pomacochas, then Cueva del Rio Shatuca, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.