Villa Rica tour from Oxapampa: Coffee farm & rainforest

Coffee farms, a waterfall swim, and fish therapy in one morning and afternoon

A nine-hour tour from Oxapampa to Villa Rica, the coffee region, with a Spanish-speaking guide visiting coffee plantations for a tasting, the Paucartambo Bridge marking the regional border, the Oconal wetland for ichthyotherapy, the León Waterfall for a swim, and the main square with the world's largest coffee maker. Transport and guide assistance are included. Food, the optional canopy, and waterfall entry fees are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Villa Rica Coffee and Rainforest Tour

• Depart to Villa Rica coffee city
• Stop for optional canopy in Churumazú
• Visit Paucartambo bridge regional limit
• See Villa Rica entrance portal and main square
• Rowing boat ride at El Oconal wetland
• Relax with ichthyotherapy fish treatment
• Tour coffee farm and learn coffee production
• Coffee tasting and artisan product sampling
• Lunch in Villa Rica
• Visit summit viewpoint for valley panorama
• Swim at El Leon waterfall and visit shops
• Return to Oxapampa

The experience

The route heads south from Oxapampa toward Villa Rica, stopping first at the Paucartambo Bridge to see the boundary between Junín and Pasco regions. You'll pass the entrance monument to Villa Rica before reaching the main square, where the world's largest coffee maker stands. The guide leads the way through each stop, and the full circuit takes nine hours door to door.

Coffee is the core of the day. You'll visit one of the valley's coffee farms, where the owners walk you through the stages of growth and production, then teach you how to taste real coffee: a cupping session with samples of artisan products from the area. After lunch in Villa Rica (your own choice of restaurant), the tour moves to the Mirador del Oconal viewpoint for a panoramic view of the valley, then down to the León Waterfall, where you can swim in the fresh water. The Oconal wetland offers ichthyotherapy, a relaxation activity using small fish, and a rowing boat ride if you want it (optional, separate cost). The day ends with a stop at artisan shops before the return to Oxapampa.

A canopy in the Churumazú sector is available as an optional add-on for those who want to de-stress on a roughly 1,000-meter line. The waterfall entrance fee is separate. Infants travel on an adult's lap, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Transport in the tour vehicle.
• permanent guide assistance.
• coffee farm visit with a cupping tasting session.
• access to the Paucartambo Bridge, Villa Rica main square, Mirador del Oconal viewpoint, Oconal wetland, León Waterfall, and artisan shops.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

AgesUp to age 80

GroupUp to 19

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by IZI PERU

Is this one for you?Pick this full-day tour if you speak Spanish and want a guide explaining the coffee farms and landmarks as you move through them, or choose a half-day option if you prefer fewer stops and less time on the road.

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Top questions

What is Villa Rica known for?

Villa Rica is known as the land of coffee, located in Oxapampa province. The tour visits working coffee farms where you learn the production stages and taste different artisan coffees through a guided cupping session.

Can I swim during this tour?

Yes, at the León Waterfall you can swim in the fresh water. The waterfall entrance fee is not included in the tour price and is paid separately.

What happens at the Oconal wetland?

At the Oconal wetland you can do ichthyotherapy, a relaxation activity performed with small fish, and take an optional rowing boat ride to see the biodiversity of the Amazon region.

Is the canopy included in the tour?

No, the canopy in the Churumazú sector is optional and costs extra. It is a roughly 1,000-meter line where you can de-stress during the journey.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks Spanish throughout the nine-hour tour.