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Voykit pocket guide · Peru
Churin
Spend a half‑day at the thermal pools and stay one night in a hostel; no need for more than 1 day.
Churin is a small town on the Central Coast with several hot springs and a nearby trout farm; a quick visit for relaxation fits into a day‑trip from Lima or a night‑stop on a coastal itinerary.
- Country
- Peru
- Best months
- May–Sep (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jan–Mar (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PEN
- Money
- Currency is the Peruvian sol (PEN, S/). Cards work in hotels and larger restaurants in Lima and Cusco; markets, small towns, taxis and entrance fees in villages need cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget S/30–45 excl. bed · Mid S/45–70 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Claro, Movistar, Entel and Bitel sell prepaid SIMs; register with your passport at official shops.
- Emergency
- Police 105 · Fire 116 · SAMU ambulance 106
- Plugs
- Types A, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US devices need to be dual-voltage (most chargers are).
- Tipping
- Restaurants: About 10% if service is not included.; Inca Trail porters and cooks: Per the operator's guidance; pooled at the end.; Guides: S/ 20–50 per person for a day tour.
- Water
- Not safe from the tap; bottled or filtered.
- Toilets
- Paper in the bin; carry tissue and coins for public toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hostel dorm bed (per night) | S/15–25 |
| Trout dish at the farm restaurant | S/25–35 |
| Thermal pool entry | S/20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LIM · Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)
- about 200 km (124 mi) north, 3‑4 h by busabout 124 mi (200 km) north, 3‑4 h by bus
Typical fares
- Thermal pool entry
- S/20 per person (check)
- Local taxi to the trout farm
- about S/10 each way, 5 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The last 60 km (37 mi) from Lima are unpaved; most visitors walk or take local taxis to the pools. No public transport within town.The last 37 mi (60 km) from Lima are unpaved; most visitors walk or take local taxis to the pools. No public transport within town.
See and do
Known for
- thermal pools
- trout farm
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Trout farm | Local taxi, about 5 min from town centre | ≈10 min round trip |
Sleep
- Local hostels
- Simple dorms and private rooms; walk to the pools and town centre
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis-KOOL-peh |
| Thank you | GraciasGRAH-syahs |
| How much is this? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?DON-deh ehs-TAH el BAH-nyoh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; one cheek kiss among acquaintances; avoid: Skipping greetings
- Food pride: Ask about local dishes; avoid: Comparing pisco or ceviche unfavourably with Chile's
- Photos: Ask and pay if asked; avoid: Photographing people without asking
- Politics: Listen; avoid: Taking sides in protests
Scams and watch-outs
- Unpaved road may be dusty or muddy after rain – check conditions before travel.
- Thermal pools can be very hot; test water before entering.
Generally safe for tourists; watch road conditions and hot‑water temperatures.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Churin yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- thermal pools
- trout farm
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Peru Tourism Board: www.peru.travel/en
- Wikivoyage: Churin, revision 3883581 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=3883581
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/churin). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.