Notable cave · San Martín, Peru

Pozo de Mata Palo

Pozo de Mata Palo is a cave in San Martín, Peru.

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Pozo de Mata Palo: 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 cave: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Pozo de Mata Palo

Season: Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain.

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 Pozo de Mata Palo — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -5.73932, -77.57023. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Pozo de Mata Palo?

    Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Pozo de Mata Palo?

    Nearby: Alto Mayo Protection Forest (sanctuary, 13 km), Yumbilla Falls (waterfall, 52 km), Gocta Cataracts (waterfall, 59 km), Tragadero de Papua (cave, 1 km), Túnel de los Guácharos (cave, 2 km), Cueva de Tishuca (cave, 2 km).

    Is Pozo de Mata Palo worth visiting?

    Pozo de Mata Palo is listed as a notable cave in Peru on Spotwander.