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Major city · Peru

Andahuaylas

Spend a half‑day to a full day in Andahuaylas: see the Sunday market, Laguna de Pacucha and Sondor ruins; no need to stay overnight unless you prefer a relaxed pace.

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Andahuaylas is a spread‑out town in the Southern Sierra at about 3,000 m altitude. Its main attractions – a large Sunday market, Laguna de Pacucha and the nearby Sondor ruins – are reachable on foot or by short taxi/colectivo rides, making a single day sufficient for most travelers.

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Best months
May–Oct (dry season)
avoid Jan–Mar (rainy, road disruptions)
Airport
ANS
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This is a basic guide for Andahuaylas: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
  • South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
  • South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
  • South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
  • Peru ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Peru's migration authority (Migraciones) or a Peruvian consulate; keep the entry record you receive, as hotels may ask for it.
  • Peru ↗Machu Picchu entry is by timed ticket for a named circuit, with daily caps; in high season tickets sell out weeks or months ahead. Buy tickets only from the official Ministry of Culture seller or a licensed agency.
  • Peru ↗The classic Inca Trail needs a permit booked through a licensed operator, often months ahead; the trail closes every February for maintenance.
  • Peru ↗Altitude sickness is common above 2,500 m: ascend gradually, rest on day one, and ask a doctor before travel if you have heart or lung conditions.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Andahuaylas105 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Andahuaylas, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Sunday MarketLaguna de PacuchaSondor ruins
Airports
ANS Andahuaylas Airport

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    15°C (59°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    16°C (61°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    18°C (64°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest May (22°C (72°F)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Andahuaylas: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

15°C (59°F)

5°C (41°F)

12 rd

Feb

16°C (61°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

Mar

18°C (64°F)

6°C (43°F)

10 rd

Apr

20°C (68°F)

8°C (46°F)

8 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

9°C (48°F)

5 rd

Jun

20°C (68°F)

8°C (46°F)

4 rd

Jul

18°C (64°F)

7°C (45°F)

3 rd

Aug

18°C (64°F)

7°C (45°F)

4 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

8°C (46°F)

6 rd

Oct

20°C (68°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Nov

18°C (64°F)

7°C (45°F)

11 rd

Dec

16°C (61°F)

6°C (43°F)

12 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Town is compact; walk wherever possible. Taxis cost ≤S/3, mototaxis cheaper. Colectivo rides to Laguna de Pacucha cost S/3.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Abancay

skip

Door to door: ≈6 h

Luxury combi (minivan) from bus terminal, about S/15, 5–6 h travel

Long travel time; better as a separate leg of a longer itinerary.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Guesthouses near market

Basic rooms, often family‑run; good for a night if you prefer not to rush (check).

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
S/30–45 excl. bed (check)
Mid
S/45–70 excl. bed (check)
High
S/70+ excl. bed (check)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

CoffeeS/2–4
Meal at Restaurant Sol de OroS/6–12
Taxi within town (≤2 km)S/3
Colectivo to Laguna de PacuchaS/3

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe for day visitors; stay in well‑lit areas after dark, keep valuables hidden, and watch altitude effects.
  • Altitude ~3,000 m – hydrate and avoid heavy exertion early.
  • Roads can be dusty and slow; bus trips may exceed scheduled times.
  • Night travel limited; colectivos stop after dark.

Emergency numbers

Police
105
Fire
116
SAMU ambulance
106

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Emergency

  • Police105
  • Fire116
  • SAMU ambulance106

Embassy

US consulate in Lima; nearest Peruvian embassy for US citizens.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Taxi town centre → market: ≈ S/3 (check)
  • Colectivo to Laguna de Pacucha: S/3 (check)

Say or show

  • Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis-kuhl-peh)
  • Gracias — Thank you (grah-syahs)
  • ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwahn-toh kwes-tah)
  • ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (don-deh es-tah el bah-nyo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Andahuaylas. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct (dry season) · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy, road disruptions) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 1 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Peru

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