La Merced + El Tirol Waterfall Tour

Discover the Peruvian Amazon rainforest with this tour of La Merced and El Tirol waterfalls, focusing on the history of the missionary colony and the local wildlife.

La Merced + El Tirol Waterfall Tour

At 9 am, pickup will be at your hotel to start the tour of La Merced and learn about Chanchamayo's provincial capital history.

This area was inhabited by three different cultures before Christian missionaries arrived. The Franciscan monk Fray Juan Jerónimo Jiménez first crossed the Huancabamba valley in 1635 to convert indigenous peoples.

The tour includes passing by the square of La Merced, the first square built in this central jungle area. Here, we will see the Matriz de La Merced church, a colonial-style building with reddish pilasters.

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

We will then proceed to the Tirol waterfall, where we will embark on a 35-minute hiking route through the Amazon rainforest. A stop will be made at the viewpoint of La Cruz for a view of the Chanchamayo River as it flows through La Merced.

After this visit, we will return to La Merced and drop you off at your hotel, completing the five-hour tour.