Major city · Peru
Caballococha
Skip unless you have 3+ days in the Amazon and want a quiet, off‑the‑track village: 1 night is enough to see the town and join a Sunday Pollada.
Caballococha is a small, quiet Amazon village near the Colombian border, often bypassed by tours. It offers a low‑key alternative to busier Amazon hubs: a Sunday community festival (Pollada), cheap riverfront hotels, and a chance to cross into Leticia or Santa Rosa. Most travellers use it as a 1‑night stop between Leticia and Iquitos.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PEN
- Best months
- Jun–Oct (drier, fewer mosquitoes)
- avoid Dec–May (heavy rain, muddy paths)
- Airport
- LET
- Nights
- 1
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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
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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 Caballococha105 ▾
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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 Caballococha, 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
- SafetyCaballococha is generally safe, but watch your belongings on boats and motorbike‑taxis.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin; carry tissue and coins for public toilets.Peru-wide
- Emergency numbers105 police · 116 fire · 106 ambulance (samu) (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.
- AirportLET Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport (Leticia, Colombia) (Take a boat from Leticia to Caballococha (about 1 h)…
- Getting aroundMotorbike‑taxis are the main transport; the village is small enough to walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer (bottle)S/ 5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorbike‑taxi (anywhere in town)S/ 3–5
- Budget bedBasic hotel room (fan, shared bath), a night, per roomPEN 30
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel room (fan, shared bath), a night, per roomPEN 50
- High-end bedBasic hotel room (fan, shared bath), a night, per roomPEN 80
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PEN 60 · Mid PEN 110 · High PEN 200
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
- LET Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport (Leticia, Colombia) (Take a boat from Leticia to Caballococha (about 1 h); check passport stamp at the Peruvian border.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Dec–May. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jun (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Jul (12). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Caballococha: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
20 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
20 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
20 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
Motorbike‑taxis are the main transport; the village is small enough to walk.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Leticia (Colombia)
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Boat from Caballococha, about 1 h
Border crossing; get your passport stamped.
Santa Rosa Island, Peru
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Boat from Caballococha, about 30 min
Small settlement on the Amazon near the triple border.
Tabatinga (Brazil)
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Boat to Leticia, then cross the border on foot
Requires a Brazilian entry stamp; check visa requirements.
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.
Near the river
Most low‑priced hotels are close to the river; walking distance to the centre.
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/ 50–80
- Mid
- S/ 80–150
- High
- S/ 150+
Trip budget
| Private room with A/C and private bath1 × 1 night × PEN 90 | PEN 90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × PEN 110 | PEN 220 |
| Boat from Leticia (one way)2 × PEN 15 · check | PEN 30 |
| Motorbike‑taxi ride (anywhere in town)2 × PEN 3 | PEN 6 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PEN 35 |
| Trip total≈ PEN 191 per person per day, bed included | PEN 381 |
2026 estimate in soles (S/). Flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Boat from Leticia to Caballocochacheck | S/ 15–25 |
| Motorbike‑taxi (anywhere in town) | S/ 3–5 |
| Meal at Cashatambo restaurantcheck | S/ 10–20 |
| Basic hotel room | S/ 30–80 |
| Beer (bottle) | S/ 5–8 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cross the border from Leticia: get a Peruvian entry stamp or you may have trouble leaving.
- Wi‑Fi is weak in most hotels; download maps and messages before you arrive.
- Sunday Polladas run from midday to past midnight; foreigners are welcome.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 105
- Fire
- 116
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 106
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My bed tonight
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Lléveme a esta direcciónTake me to this address
Emergency
- Police105
- Fire116
- Ambulance (SAMU)106
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Boat Leticia → Caballococha: about S/ 15–25, 1 h (check)
- Motorbike‑taxi (anywhere in town): S/ 3–5
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH‑lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH‑see‑ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (KWAN‑toh KWES‑tah)
- ¿Dónde está el bote? — Where is the boat? (DON‑deh es‑TAH el BO‑teh)
- Necesito un mototaxi — I need a motorbike‑taxi (neh‑seh‑SEE‑toh oon mo‑toh‑TAHK‑see)
Spanish is the main language; very little English is spoken.
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 Caballococha. 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: Jun–Oct (drier, fewer mosquitoes) · avoid Dec–May (heavy rain, muddy paths) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Boat schedules from Leticia verified with current operators
- Hotel list with prices and Wi‑Fi reliability
- Pollada dates and start times confirmed with local sources
Sources
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