A tiny settlement 6km further up the valley from Lunahuaná, Catapalla is notable for one of the valley’s oldest artisanal wineries, the venerable La Reyna de Lunahuaná which presides over the main plaza. The owners here can teach you the ABCs of pisco (Peruvian grape brandy) and wine production.
The village’s other main feature is its Puente Colgante (suspension bridge) that hangs precariously over the Río Cañete’s angry rapids. A one-way taxi ride to Catapalla from Lunahuaná should cost from S6, but you may have to wait until a car shows up for the return.
