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Yurimaguas
Spend 1–2 days in Yurimaguas as a river gateway to the Amazon; add a night if you plan a rainforest trek.
Yurimaguas is the transport hub of the Alto Amazonas Province, sitting on the Huallaga River. It offers basic services, cheap river boat stays and easy access to rainforest tours. One full day covers the town, riverfront market and a short boat trip; a second night lets you join an overnight jungle excursion.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PEN
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Dec–Mar
- Airport
- YMS
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Yurimaguas105 ▾
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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 Yurimaguas, 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 for day visits; stay in well‑lit areas after dark and watch river currents.
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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.
- AirportYMS Yurimaguas Airport.
- Getting aroundRiver taxis and motorbike taxis dominate; walk the compact town centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)S/2–4
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personPEN 20
- Mid-range bedPrivate room (basic guesthouse), a night, per roomPEN 60
- High-end bedPrivate room (basic guesthouse), a night, per roomPEN 90
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PEN 30 · 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
- YMS Yurimaguas Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Mar (22 rain days), driest Jun (12). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yurimaguas: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
20 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
22 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
20 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
20 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
River taxis and motorbike taxis dominate; walk the compact town centre. Boats from the port run daily to remote villages.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Indigenous community visit
goDoor to door: 2–3 h total
Boat from Huallaga port, 1–2 h downstream
Arrange through local guides; bring cash for crafts.
Rainforest trek base camp
cautionDoor to door: 4 h round‑trip
Boat to launch point, then hike 30 min
Guided trek recommended; check weather.
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.
Plaza de Armas hostels
Simple dorms, walk to river port and market
River boat overnight
Many boats allow free overnight stay before departure
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
- High
- S/70+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × PEN 20 | PEN 20 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × PEN 30 | PEN 30 |
| Boat ticket to rainforest village (round trip)1 × PEN 25 | PEN 25 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × PEN 30 | PEN 30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PEN 11 |
| Trip total≈ PEN 116 per person per day, bed included | PEN 116 |
2026 estimate in soles; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | S/2–4 |
| Meal (local restaurant) | S/8–15 |
| Boat ticket (short river ride) | S/10–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- River levels vary; some boat trips cancel in low water (check schedule).
- Health: mosquito‑borne diseases – use repellent.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 105
- Fire
- 116
- SAMU ambulance
- 106
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Emergency
- Police105
- Fire116
- SAMU ambulance106
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- River taxi from Plaza to port: about S/5–8
- Boat to nearby village: about S/15–25
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 Yurimaguas. 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 Dec–Mar · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in a jungle lodge for deeper rainforest experience.
- Combine with a river cruise from Pucallpa for a multi‑day Amazon itinerary.
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