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Satipo
Satipo is a quiet Amazonian base for 1–2 nights: a half-day to explore the town and river, then onward to Atalaya or La Merced.
Satipo is the capital of its province in the Junín region of the Peruvian Amazon. It's a small, functional town with a riverfront, a market and a few banks. Most travellers use it as a stop between Lima and deeper Amazon towns like Atalaya or Puerto Ocopa. One night is enough unless you plan to explore the surrounding jungle trails.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- PEN
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Dec–Mar (heavy rain, road closures possible)
- Airport
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- Nights
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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 ▾
In this 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 Satipo105 ▾
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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 Satipo, 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
- SafetySatipo is generally safe for travellers, but use common sense: avoid walking alone at night in unlit areas, and keep valuables out of sight.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin; carry tissue and coins for public toilets.Peru-wide
- Emergency numbers105 police · 116 fire · 106 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.
- Airportcheckcheck Mazamari Airport (Asphalt runway, about 30 min from Satipo by road.
- Getting aroundMoto-taxis are the main way to get around.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSet lunch (menú)S/ 8–15
- BeerBeer (bottle)S/ 5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Moto-taxi ride (within town)checkS/ 3–5
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personPEN 25
- Mid-range bedPrivate room in a hostel or guesthouse, a night, per roomPEN 80
- High-end bedPrivate room in a hostel or guesthouse, a night, per roomPEN 120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PEN 60 · Mid PEN 110 · High PEN 200
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
- check Mazamari Airport (Asphalt runway, about 30 min from Satipo by road. Check current flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
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May
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
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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 Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jun (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Satipo: 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)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Mar
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21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
17 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
Moto-taxis are the main way to get around. Negotiate the fare before you get on. Walking covers the compact centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
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.
Town centre
Near the plaza and market; most budget hotels and hostels are here.
Along the river
A few lodges with river views; quieter but a 10–15 min walk from the centre.
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/ 50–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- S/ 80–150 excl. bed
- High
- S/ 150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Private room in a hostel or guesthouse1 × 1 night × PEN 80 | PEN 80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × PEN 110 | PEN 220 |
| Moto-taxi ride within town2 × PEN 5 · check | PEN 10 |
| Bus from Lima to Satipo2 × PEN 60 · check | PEN 120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PEN 43 |
| Trip total≈ PEN 237 per person per day, bed included | PEN 473 |
2026 estimate in soles; flights and long-distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Moto-taxi ride (within town)check | S/ 3–5 |
| Set lunch (menú) | S/ 8–15 |
| Beer (bottle) | S/ 5–8 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | S/ 2–3 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Moto-taxi drivers: agree on the price first; some young drivers lack licences.
- Heavy rain can make roads to Satipo impassable; check conditions before travelling.
- Spanish and Quechua are the main languages; English is limited to tourist services.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 105
- Fire
- 116
- Ambulance
- 106
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police105
- Fire116
- Ambulance106
Embassy
No embassy in Satipo. The nearest major consulates are in Lima. Check your country's embassy in Peru for assistance.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Moto-taxi centre to river: S/ 3–5 (check)
- Bus Satipo → La Merced: about S/ 15–25 (check)
- Bus Satipo → Atalaya: about S/ 30–50 (check)
Say or show
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (KWAN-to KWES-ta)
- ¿Dónde está el mercado? — Where is the market? (DON-de es-TA el mer-KA-do)
- Necesito un mototaxi — I need a moto-taxi (ne-se-SEE-to oon MO-to-TAK-see)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRA-see-as)
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 Satipo. 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 Dec–Mar (heavy rain, road closures possible) · 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
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for banks and the hospital.
- Moto-taxi fare board with current rates.
- River transport schedules to Atalaya and Puerto Ocopa.
Sources
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