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Chahuay
Chahuay is a quiet highland community for a half-day stop between Cusco and Andahuaylas, not a destination on its own. One night if you need a bed at 3,331 m.
Chahuay is a small, young settlement in the Apurímac region at 3,331 m, founded by descendants of historic Marcaconga. It has one basic albergue and no major sights, making it useful only as a low-cost overnight on the Cusco–Andahuaylas road or as a quiet break from the tourist trail.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PEN
- Best months
- May–Sep (dry season)
- avoid Dec–Mar (rains, road conditions worsen)
- Airports
- CUZ · ANS
- 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
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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 Chahuay105 ▾
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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 Chahuay, 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
- SafetyChahuay is a quiet rural community with low crime.
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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.
- AirportcheckCUZ Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (Cusco) (About 2 h by road, check current conditions).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedAlbergue de Unión Chahuay (double/triple room), a night, per roomPEN 20
- Mid-range bedAlbergue de Unión Chahuay (double/triple room), a night, per roomPEN 20
- High-end bedAlbergue de Unión Chahuay (double/triple room), a night, per roomPEN 20
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PEN 20 · Mid PEN 50 · High PEN 80
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
- CUZ Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (Cusco) (About 2 h by road, check current conditions) · ANS Andahuaylas Airport (About 1.5 h by road, check)
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
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
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19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jun (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chahuay: 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)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
18 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
16 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
15 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
2 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
2 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
4 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
16 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
The village is walkable. For transfers to/from Chuquicahuana, shared cars run every 15 min (check frequency).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2 h
Shared car to Chuquicahuana, then bus/truck to Cusco (every 30 min 07:00–19:00)Shared car to Chuquicahuana, then bus/truck to Cusco (every 30 min 7:00 AM–7:00 PM)
Leave early to catch the frequent connections.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Shared car to Chuquicahuana, then bus/truck east
Check road conditions in the rainy season.
Door to door: About 2 h
Shared car to Chuquicahuana, then bus south
Road may be rough; ask locally.
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.
Albergue de Unión Chahuay
Only accommodation in town; S/20 per night, double and triple rooms, open all year. From Chuquicahuana, small cars every 15 min.
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/20–40 excl. bed
- Mid
- S/40–70 excl. bed
- High
- S/70+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Albergue de Unión Chahuay (double/triple room)1 × 1 night × PEN 20 | PEN 20 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × PEN 20 | PEN 40 |
| Shared car Chuquicahuana ↔ Chahuay (one way)2 × PEN 5 · check | PEN 10 |
| Bus/truck Cusco ↔ Chuquicahuana (one way)2 × PEN 10 · check | PEN 20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PEN 9 |
| Trip total≈ PEN 50 per person per day, bed included | PEN 99 |
S/20 per night, all year.
2026 estimate in soles (S/). Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Albergue bed (per night)Double/triple room | S/20 |
| Shared car Chuquicahuana → Chahuaycheck | S/5 |
| Bus/truck Cusco → Chuquicahuanacheck | S/10 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Altitude (3,331 m): rest on arrival, drink water, avoid alcohol.
- No ATMs or shops beyond basics: bring cash and supplies from Cusco or Andahuaylas.
- Road conditions can be poor in the rainy season (Dec–Mar).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 105
- Fire
- 116
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 106
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ChahuayChahuay
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police105
- Fire116
- Ambulance (SAMU)106
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Cusco → Chuquicahuana (bus/truck): about S/10, 1 h (check)
- Chuquicahuana → Chahuay (shared car): about S/5, 15 min (check)
Say or show
- Buenos días — Hello (BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-see-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much does it cost? (KWAHN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está el albergue? — Where is the albergue? (DOHN-deh es-TAH el al-BEHR-geh)
- Necesito un médico — I need a doctor (neh-seh-SEE-toh oon MEH-dee-koh)
Spanish is the main language; Quechua is also spoken. English is not common.
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 Chahuay. 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–Sep (dry season) · avoid Dec–Mar (rains, road conditions worsen) · month by month →
- 2 airports 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
- 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
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