Chontabamba: Getting There and Regional Orientation

Chontabamba is located in the Paccha sector, which lies southeast of the city of Chota on the right bank of the Río Llaucano. Chontabamba itself is below 2,100 meters above sea level. The wider Llaucano Valley is an inter-Andean valley with ecological features of the Selva Alta. For orientation, it helps to distinguish between the town, the Paccha sector, and the wider landscape of the Llaucano Valley.

CA-107 and Regional Connections

The CA-107 begins in Bambamarca at its junction with the PE-03N. It connects the settlements of Chontabamba, Paccha, Chadin, and Choropampa; the road plan lists the route as 64.35 kilometers long. This places Chontabamba within a larger road network: the route connects several named settlements, not just two destinations. In the Paccha sector, a road and trails also connect the sector’s settlements with the provincial capital. This sector-wide connection provides another point of orientation alongside the course of the CA-107.

The CA-107 includes paved gravel sections and unpaved tracks. When planning your journey, the condition of the specific section you intend to travel is therefore just as relevant as the route name. Surfaces may have changed since the road plan was drawn up; check current conditions before setting out. The road inventory lists Puente Chontabamba Llaucano at kilometer point 19+850 on the CA-107. This kilometer reference is another point of reference when placing the road connection on your route.

Bridges and Current Travel Planning

Puente Chontabamba connects Chota and Bambamarca. On June 3, 2026, it was once again passable after being damaged by rising water levels. The estimate at the time was that around 25,000 people benefited. As this status report is dated June 3, 2026, confirm on site that the bridge is passable before planning to cross it. A bridge was completed in 2023 on the Chontabamba–Nuevo Oriente section. The district municipality of Paccha stated that its aim was to improve connections and mobility for the population.

Paccha as a Regional Point of Reference

Paccha is also the location of Catarata La Paccha, which is classified as a public tourism resource. Since Paccha is one of the settlements connected by the CA-107, the waterfall can be considered a regional point of reference alongside Chontabamba; it is in Paccha, not Chontabamba. Check current access conditions before visiting.

When planning your stay, you can keep three focal points in mind: Chontabamba as a destination, the CA-107 as a connection between several settlements, and Paccha as the location of the waterfall. If you are looking for a hotel for this trip, base your search on the place that is central to your stay, and plan your drives according to current road conditions. This keeps your choice of destination aligned with the actual course of your trip.

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For the broader travel overview: Cajamarca.