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Chachapoyas
Spend 2 days: one for Kuelap (cable‑car) and nearby sites, another for Gocta waterfall or Revash; travel time from Lima 22 h bus or 1 h flight.
Chachapoyas is the gateway to the cloud‑forest ruins of the Chachapoya culture. A short stay lets you see the Kuelap fortress (cable‑car) and a waterfall or cliff‑tomb tour. Longer trips add multi‑day treks like Gran Vilaya. Most visitors fit the highlights in two days.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PEN
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Mar (rainy)
- Airport
- CHH
- Nights
- 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 Chachapoyas105 ▾
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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 Chachapoyas, 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; keep valuables secure, watch for stray dogs and be cautious on poorly lit streets after dark.
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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.
- AirportCHH Chachapoyas Airport (ATSA daily flight from Lima, $70 each way).
- Getting aroundDaily vans and taxis from the plaza go to Kuelap, Leymebamba and Luya; combis to Pueblo María for Kuelap access.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeS/2–4
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km))S/15–25
- Metro or bus rideBus Lima‑Chachapoyas (Civa)checkUS$45 ≈ S/150
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personPEN 30
- Mid-range bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per roomPEN 120
- High-end bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per roomPEN 200
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PEN 4,500 · Mid PEN 6,500 · High PEN 10,000
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
- CHH Chachapoyas Airport (ATSA daily flight from Lima, $70 each way)
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
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jun (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chachapoyas: next 7 days
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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)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
15 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
13 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
14 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
15 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
Daily vans and taxis from the plaza go to Kuelap, Leymebamba and Luya; combis to Pueblo María for Kuelap access. Walks are common; hire a horse for steep sections (S/20).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kuelap fortress
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Van from plaza 30 min, then cable‑car (S/26) to summit
Guide recommended; ticket includes visitor centre.
Gocta waterfall
goDoor to door: ≈5 h total
Tour van from plaza, 2 h drive to Cocachimba, then hike
Tour price S/90 incl. guide, lunch, transport (2024).
Revash cliff tombs
cautionDoor to door: ≈6 h
Tour from Turismo Explorer, 1‑day trip
Tours infrequent, about once a week; book ahead.
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.
Casa Monsante
Budget hotel near plaza, rooms ~S/30–45 per night
Hostal Amazonas
Mid‑range, close to main square, rooms ~S/80–120
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/3,500–5,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- S/5,500–7,500 excl. bed
- High
- S/7,500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (mid-range hotel)1 × 2 nights × PEN 120 | PEN 240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × PEN 6,500 | PEN 26,000 |
| Flight Lima–Chachapoyas (ATSA, one way)2 × PEN 240 · check | PEN 480 |
| Cable‑car Kuelap ticket2 × PEN 30 · check | PEN 50 |
| eSIM data 7 days2 × PEN 120 · check | PEN 240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PEN 2,700 |
| Trip total≈ PEN 7,430 per person per day, bed included | PEN 29,710 |
2026 estimate in soles (PEN); flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | S/2–4 |
| Meal at local restaurant | S/12–20 |
| Bus Lima‑Chachapoyas (Civa)check | US$45 ≈ S/150 |
| Taxi within town (5 km) | S/15–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cable‑car to Kuelap runs May–Oct; ticket S/26 (2024).
- Roads to remote sites can be rough; travel after rain may be delayed.
- Altitude ~2 400 m; hydrate and avoid heavy exertion on first day.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 105
- Fire
- 116
- SAMU ambulance
- 106
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- Fire116
- SAMU ambulance106
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lima → Chachapoyas (ATSA flight): ≈ US$70, 1 h
- Van to Kuelap: ≈ S/30 round‑trip
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Chachapoyas. 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 2 areas 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
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