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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PEN
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Mar (rainy)
- Airport
- LIM
- 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 ▾
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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 Oxapampa105 ▾
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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 Oxapampa, 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
- SafetyOxapampa is generally safe; petty theft is low.
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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.
- AirportLIM Jorge Chávez International Airport (All long‑distance flights arrive here; then bus to Oxapampa (about 10 h)).
- Getting aroundMototaxis and local buses serve the town and nearby attractions.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféS/5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Mototaxi (short ride)S/10–20
- Museum or sight ticketWaterfall entryFree
- Budget bedBudget hostel dorm, a night, per personPEN 20
- Mid-range bedMid‑range private room, a night, per roomPEN 55
- High-end bedMid‑range private room, a night, per roomPEN 70
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PEN 30 · Mid PEN 55 · 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
- LIM Jorge Chávez International Airport (All long‑distance flights arrive here; then bus to Oxapampa (about 10 h))
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
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Aug
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jul (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Jul (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Oxapampa: 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)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
20 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
20 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
18 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
15 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Jul
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Aug
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
16 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
18 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
Mototaxis and local buses serve the town and nearby attractions. Walk or hire a mototaxi for waterfalls and farms.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Catarata de Anana
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round trip
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
Short walk to waterfall; suitable for half‑day.
La Floralp cheese factory
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round trip
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
Visit tasting room; buy cheese.
Catarata Rayantambo
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min round trip
Road north towards Pozuzo, continue past Huancabamba; ~45 km (28 mi) driveRoad north towards Pozuzo, continue past Huancabamba; ~28 mi (45 km) drive
Check road condition after rain.
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.
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
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/30–45 excl. bed
- Mid
- S/45–70 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hostel dorm1 × 1 night × PEN 20 | PEN 20 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × PEN 30 | PEN 30 |
| Bus Lima → Oxapampa (one way)1 × PEN 120 · check | PEN 120 |
| Mototaxi to nearby waterfall (round trip)1 × PEN 30 · check | PEN 30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PEN 20 |
| Trip total≈ PEN 220 per person per day, bed included | PEN 220 |
2026 estimate in PEN; flights and long‑distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| 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 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads to waterfalls can be steep; use a reliable mototaxi driver.
- Winter evenings are cool; bring warm clothing.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 105
- Fire
- 116
- SAMU ambulance
- 106
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My bed tonight
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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 emergencies.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lima → Oxapampa bus: about S/120 one way (check)
- Mototaxi to waterfall: ≈ S/15 each way (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (graˈθjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo)
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 Oxapampa. 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 · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport 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
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in La Merced (30 min bus) for more jungle hikes.
- Combine Oxapampa with Pozuzo for a two‑day German‑Austrian heritage loop.
Sources
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