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Notable waterfall · Zamora Chinchipe, Ecuador

La Poderosa

La Poderosa is a waterfall in Zamora Chinchipe, Ecuador.

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La Poderosa: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit La Poderosa

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach La Poderosa — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -4.11187, -78.96694. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is La Poderosa flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for La Poderosa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit La Poderosa?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near La Poderosa?

    Nearby: Parque Nacional Podocarpus (sanctuary, 21 km), Cascada La Poderosa (waterfall, 0 km), La Chismosa (waterfall, 0 km), Cascada La Chismosa (waterfall, 0 km), Cascada Esalera al Cielo (waterfall, 1 km), Loma de la Cruz (viewpoint, 3 km).

    Is La Poderosa worth visiting?

    La Poderosa is listed as a notable waterfall in Ecuador on Spotwander.