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‘Third largest’ waterfall discovered in Peru
What has been claimed as the world’s third largest waterfall has been discovered in a remote region of Peru.
The 2,529ft Gocta fall is near the northern city of Chachapoyas and can only be reached by a five-hour trek on a dirt road from the nearest village.
It was found by a German working on a project for a water company.
The country’s tourism promotion organisation – the Commission for the Promotion of Peru – plans to make the waterfall accessible to tourists next year, including improvements to accessible roads and developing accommodation and restaurants in nearby villages.
A statement said: “In addition to the infrastructure improvements in the area, the project will also create programmes to raise awareness and educate local villagers about the importance of conserving the natural environment.”
Report by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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