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Tocache
Spend a few hours in Tocache to see the Huallaga Riverfront and stay at Hotel España; then move on to Moyobamba or Tarapoto.
Tocache is a small river town in San Martín. With limited attractions, a half‑day visit is enough to walk the riverfront, grab a meal, and rest at Hotel España before heading to larger hubs.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PEN
- Best months
- May–Sep (drier)
- avoid Dec–Mar (heaviest rain)
- Airports
- Tarapoto (TPP) · Lima (LIM)
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 ▾
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 Tocache105 ▾
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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 Tocache, 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 during daylight; stay alert at night and keep valuables secure.
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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.
- AirportcheckTPP Tarapoto (Cadete FAP Guillermo del Castillo Paredes) (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; bus or shared taxi from Tocache, about 3 h — check).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable; mototaxis cover the rest of town for a few soles.
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
- Budget bedHotel España double, a night, per roomPEN 120
- Mid-range bedHotel España double, a night, per roomPEN 180
- High-end bedHotel España double, a night, per roomPEN 250
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PEN 5,000 · Mid PEN 8,000 · High PEN 12,000
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
- TPP Tarapoto (Cadete FAP Guillermo del Castillo Paredes) (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; bus or shared taxi from Tocache, about 3 h — check) · LIM Lima (Jorge Chávez International) (Main international gateway; fly Lima–Tarapoto then continue by road — check)
Map of Tocache
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Tocache
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Juanjuí · 115 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jun (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Mar (16 rain days), driest Jul (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tocache: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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
The centre is walkable; mototaxis cover the rest of town for a few soles. No city bus network worth using.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Moyobamba
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus or shared taxi, about 2 h
Regional capital with more services.
Tarapoto
goDoor to door: ≈3 h
Bus, about 3 h
Largest city in San Martín.
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.
Hotel España
Hotel and restaurant on Jirón Pedro Gómez; basic rooms, good for a short stop.
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/ 90–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- S/ 140–220 excl. bed
- High
- S/ 220+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel España double1 × 1 night × PEN 120 | PEN 120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × PEN 5,000 | PEN 5,000 |
| Taxi to the Moyobamba bus stop1 × PEN 30 · check | PEN 30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PEN 520 |
| Trip total≈ PEN 5,670 per person per day, bed included | PEN 5,670 |
2026 estimate in soles; basic hotel and restaurant on Jirón Pedro Gómez.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | S/ 5–8 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | S/ 12–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Few services after dark; arrange onward transport the day before.
- Roads to Moyobamba and Tarapoto can close after heavy rain: check with your bus company before leaving.
- Bring cash: card acceptance is limited outside hotels.
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
Check the US consulate in Lima for assistance; other embassies are in Lima.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Hotel España → Moyobamba bus station: ≈ S/ 30 (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpɛ)
- Gracias — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈβaɲo)
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 Tocache. 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 (drier) · avoid Dec–Mar (heaviest rain) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add transport links to Moyobamba and Tarapoto.
- Map walking routes along the Huallaga River.
Sources
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