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Abancay
Spend 1 day in Abancay for a quick walk, market visit and short hike; add a second day if you want the Ampay trek.
Abancay sits at 2,378 m in the Apurímac valley, offering a compact town centre, a daily bus link on the Lima‑Nasca‑Cusco line and easy access to the Ampay protected area for short hikes.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PEN
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Jan–Mar (rainy)
- Airports
- ANS · CUZ
- Nights
- 1–2
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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
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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 Abancay105 ▾
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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 Abancay, 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; watch taxi fares and trail conditions during rain.
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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.
- AirportANS Andahuaylas Airport (5–6 h bus, unpaved road).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; taxis should not exceed S/3.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeS/3–5
- Street or quick mealMeal at market stallS/8–15
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town≤ S/3
- Museum or sight ticketAmpay entryS/30
- Budget bedHostel dorm, a night, per personPEN 15
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel single, a night, per personPEN 55
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel single, a night, per personPEN 70
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PEN 30 · Mid PEN 55 · High PEN 90
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
- ANS Andahuaylas Airport (5–6 h bus, unpaved road) · CUZ Cusco Airport (4½–5 h bus, 3½–4 h colectivo)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jul
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Aug
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Sep
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jul (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Abancay: 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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
15 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
15 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
14 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Jun
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
4 rd
Jul
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
3 rd
Aug
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
3 rd
Sep
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
4 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
13 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 walkable; taxis should not exceed S/3. Collectivo rides cost about S/0.70 to nearby sites.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ampay protected area
goDoor to door: ≈ 2 h round trip
Collectivo from town (S/0.70), then walk to trailhead
Entry fee S/30; guide optional (S/30). Best in dry season.
Canyon of Apurímac
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 3 h total
Bus towards Cusco, alight at Curuahuasi (≈ 1 h), then local transport
Crossing on hanging bridge; longer hikes need guide.
Choquequirao (Inca site)
overnightDoor to door: ≥ 2 days
Guide from tourist office, multi‑day trek
Requires 2+ days; similar to Machu Picchu but less visited.
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.
El Dorado
Budget, safe, ~US$5 per night
Saywa Hotel
S/40–50 per night, includes breakfast, Wi‑Fi
Hotel Turistas
Higher comfort, hot water, dining room
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/30–50 excl. bed
- Mid
- S/60–90 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm1 × 1 night × PEN 15 | PEN 15 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × PEN 30 | PEN 30 |
| Collectivo to Ampay (round trip)1 × PEN 2 · check | PEN 2 |
| Bus Lima‑Abancay (interoceánica sur)1 × PEN 120 · check | PEN 120 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × PEN 30 · check | PEN 30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PEN 20 |
| Trip total≈ PEN 217 per person per day, bed included | PEN 217 |
2026 estimate in soles; flights and long‑distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | S/3–5 |
| Meal at market stall | S/8–15 |
| Taxi within town | ≤ S/3 |
| Collectivo ride | S/0.70 |
| Ampay entry | S/30 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxi fares can be inflated; insist on ≤ S/3 within town.
- Ampay trail is hard; best in dry season, consider a guide (S/30).
- Roads to Andahuaylas are unpaved; travel may be slower than scheduled.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 105
- Fire
- 116
- SAMU ambulance
- 106
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police105
- Fire116
- SAMU ambulance106
Embassy
US consulate in Lima; nearest Peruvian embassy for other nationals in Lima.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lima → Abancay bus (interoceánica sur): about S/120, 10 h (check)
- Collectivo town → Ampay: S/0.70 each way
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis‑KUL‑pe)
- Gracias — Thank you (gra‑SEE‑as)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAHN‑to KWEHS‑ta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (DON‑de es‑TA 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 Abancay. 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 (dry season) · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a second night for Ampay loop (≈ 20 km).
- Arrange a guide via the Tourist Office for Choquequirao.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Abancay
- secondaryWikivoyage: Abancay, revision 5126705 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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