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Voykit pocket guide · Peru
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.
- Country
- Peru
- Best months
- May–Sep (drier)
- Avoid
- Dec–Mar (heaviest rain)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PEN
- Money
- Currency is the Peruvian sol (PEN, S/). Cards work in hotels and larger restaurants in Lima and Cusco; markets, small towns, taxis and entrance fees in villages need cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget S/ 90–140 excl. bed · Mid S/ 140–220 excl. bed · High S/ 220+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Claro, Movistar, Entel and Bitel sell prepaid SIMs; register with your passport at official shops.
- Emergency
- Police 105 · Fire 116 · SAMU ambulance 106
- Plugs
- Types A, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US devices need to be dual-voltage (most chargers are).
- Tipping
- Restaurants: About 10% if service is not included.; Inca Trail porters and cooks: Per the operator's guidance; pooled at the end.; Guides: S/ 20–50 per person for a day tour.
- Water
- Not safe from the tap; bottled or filtered.
- Toilets
- Paper in the bin; carry tissue and coins for public toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | S/ 5–8 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | S/ 12–20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- 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
Typical fares
- Taxi Hotel España → Moyobamba bus station
- ≈ S/ 30 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The centre is walkable; mototaxis cover the rest of town for a few soles. No city bus network worth using.
See and do
Known for
- Huallaga River
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Moyobamba | Bus or shared taxi, about 2 h | ≈2 h |
| Tarapoto | Bus, about 3 h | ≈3 h |
Sleep
- Hotel España
- Hotel and restaurant on Jirón Pedro Gómez; basic rooms, good for a short stop.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpɛ |
| Thank you | Graciasˈɡɾasjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?ˈkwanto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?ˈdonde esˈta el ˈβaɲo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; one cheek kiss among acquaintances; avoid: Skipping greetings
- Food pride: Ask about local dishes; avoid: Comparing pisco or ceviche unfavourably with Chile's
- Photos: Ask and pay if asked; avoid: Photographing people without asking
- Politics: Listen; avoid: Taking sides in protests
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
Generally safe during daylight; stay alert at night and keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tocache yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Huallaga River
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Tocache, revision 4897331 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4897331
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/tocache). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.