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Voykit pocket guide · Peru
Oxapampa
Spend 1–2 days in Oxapampa: explore the German‑Austrian heritage, nearby waterfalls and cheese farms; a short stay is enough.
Oxapampa sits at 1,814 m in the Pasco Region, 81 km from La Merced. Its German‑Austrian roots, waterfalls, cheese factory and nearby nature spots make it a pleasant half‑day to full‑day stop. One night in a budget or mid‑range hostel is sufficient.
- Country
- Peru
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Mar (rainy)
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | S/5–8 |
| Trout (fresh, S/1 per kg) | S/1 |
| Cheese tasting at La Floralp | S/5–10 |
| Mototaxi (short ride) | S/10–20 |
| Waterfall entry | Free |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LIM · Jorge Chávez International Airport
- All long‑distance flights arrive here; then bus to Oxapampa (about 10 h)
Typical fares
- Lima → Oxapampa bus
- about S/120 one way (check)
- Mototaxi to waterfall
- ≈ S/15 each way (check)
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
Mototaxis and local buses serve the town and nearby attractions. Walk or hire a mototaxi for waterfalls and farms.
See and do
Known for
- German‑Austrian heritage
- Catarata de Anana waterfall
- La Floralp cheese factory
- Otto's Bar Oxapampa Sour
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Catarata de Anana | Road north towards Pozuzo, turn left at Huancabamba; about 30 km (19 mi) driveRoad north towards Pozuzo, turn left at Huancabamba; about 19 mi (30 km) drive | ≈1 h round trip |
| La Floralp cheese factory | Road towards Chontabamba, short distance past Puente Suarez; 10 km (6.2 mi) driveRoad towards Chontabamba, short distance past Puente Suarez; 6.2 mi (10 km) drive | ≈45 min round trip |
| Catarata Rayantambo | Road north towards Pozuzo, continue past Huancabamba; ~45 km (28 mi) driveRoad north towards Pozuzo, continue past Huancabamba; ~28 mi (45 km) drive | ≈1 h 15 min round trip |
Sleep
- Hospedaje Frey
- Budget, S/20‑30 per person
- Hostal Arias
- Budget, S/20‑30 per person
- Albergue Turístico Böttger
- Mid‑range, S/40‑60 per person
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasgraˈθjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?ˈkwanto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo |
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
- Roads to waterfalls can be steep; use a reliable mototaxi driver.
- Winter evenings are cool; bring warm clothing.
Oxapampa is generally safe; petty theft is low. Stay aware on remote roads and keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Oxapampa yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- German‑Austrian heritage
- Catarata de Anana waterfall
- La Floralp cheese factory
- Otto's Bar Oxapampa Sour
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Oxapampa, revision 5242320 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5242320
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/oxapampa). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.