La Merced + El Tirol Waterfall Tour

Discover the Peruvian Amazon rainforest with this tour of La Merced and El Tirol waterfall to explore the history of this missionary colony and its diverse wildlife.

La Merced + El Tirol Waterfall Tour

At 9 am, pickup will be at your hotel to start a tour of La Merced and learn about the provincial capital of Chanchamayo. This area was inhabited by three different cultures prior to the arrival of Christian missionaries, with Franciscan monk Fray Juan Jerónimo Jiménez first entering the Huancabamba valley in 1635.

First, we'll tour the city, passing by the square of La Merced, the first square built in this region of Peru's central jungle, and visit the church Matriz de La Merced, a colonial-style building with reddish pilasters.

Next, we will go to the Gallito de las Rocas Zoo to observe various species of plants, birds, and native animals.

Then, we'll head to the Tirol waterfall for a 35-minute hiking route through the Amazon rainforest, stopping at the viewpoint of La Cruz for a view of the Chanchamayo River as it flows through La Merced.

After the visit, return to La Merced and drop off at your hotel is included after a five-hour tour.