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Ayacucho
Spend 2 days in Ayacucho: one day for historic centre and market, second day for nearby ruins and river walk.
Ayacucho sits in a sunny high‑valley (2,700 m) with a compact historic centre, a craft market and easy access to nearby ruins and river walks; two days cover the main sights without rush.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PEN
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Apr (cooler, some roads wet)
- Airport
- AYP
- Nights
- 2
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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Ayacucho105 ▾
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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 Ayacucho, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Peruvian sol (PEN, S/).Peru-wide
- SIM or eSIMClaro, Movistar, Entel and Bitel sell prepaid SIMs; register with your passport at official shops.Peru-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap; bottled or filtered.Peru-wide
- TippingRestaurants: About 10% if service is not included.Peru-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Peru-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay aware of pickpocketing in crowded markets and keep valuables secured.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin; carry tissue and coins for public toilets.Peru-wide
- Emergency numbers105 police · 116 fire · 106 SAMU ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays; strikes can shut roads and shops.Peru-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckAYP Ayacucho Airport (Limited daily flights from Lima; check schedule).
- Getting aroundTaxis charge about S/3 within town; city bus 13 costs S/0.70; colectivos to nearby villages cost S/2–5.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféS/3–5
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km))S/3
- Metro or bus rideColectivo city busS/0.70
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personPEN 15
- Mid-range bedDouble room (mid‑range hotel), a night, per roomPEN 70
- High-end bedDouble room (mid‑range hotel), a night, per roomPEN 100
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PEN 30 · Mid PEN 45 · High PEN 70
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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.
- Airports
- AYP Ayacucho Airport (Limited daily flights from Lima; check schedule)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest May (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest May (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ayacucho: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 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
Taxis charge about S/3 within town; city bus 13 costs S/0.70; colectivos to nearby villages cost S/2–5.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pampa de Quinua
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round‑trip
Colectivo from Av. Cáceres, about 45 min
Obelisk and battlefield site, free entry
Huari (Wari ruins)
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h round‑trip
Colectivo via Av. Cáceres, 45 min
Museum entry S/2
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.
Hostal Florida
Budget rooms ~S/35–50, central, basic Wi‑Fi
Hotel La Crillonesa
Mid‑range, ~S/50, private bathroom, rooftop terrace
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
- Budget
- S/30–45 excl. bed
- Mid
- S/45–70 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (mid‑range hotel)1 × 2 nights × PEN 70 | PEN 140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × PEN 45 | PEN 180 |
| Airport‑city taxi (≈5 km)2 × PEN 12 · check | PEN 24 |
| Colectivo to Pampa de Quinua (round‑trip)2 × PEN 5 · check | PEN 10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PEN 35 |
| Trip total≈ PEN 97 per person per day, bed included | PEN 389 |
2026 estimate in soles; flights and long‑distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | S/3–5 |
| Puka Picante (potato dish) | S/8–12 |
| Taxi within town (5 km) | S/3 |
| Colectivo city bus | S/0.70 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Altitude may affect some visitors; hydrate and take it easy the first day.
- Roads to Huancavelica can be impassable in rainy season – check before travel.
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 consular assistance.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lima → Ayacucho flight: ≈ S/250–350, 1 h 15 min (check)
- Colectivo to Pampa de Quinua: ≈ S/5 each way
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis‑koo‑lpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (gra‑see‑as)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwahn‑toh kwes‑ta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (don‑de es‑ta el ba‑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 Ayacucho. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Apr (cooler, some roads wet) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Ayacucho
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ayacucho, revision 5297916 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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