Elevation Min.: 755 fasl (230 masl) (Santa María de Nieva)
Useful information for travelers
Chachapoyas
Max.: 11,319 (3,450 masl) (Chuquibamba)
Temperature Max.: 73 °F (23 °C) / Min.: 52 °F (11 °C)
To make your visit an enjoyable one Go on excursions along known and signposted tourist routes.
Take your lodging information with you: name, address, phone number, and reservation code.
Exchange money or withdraw cash from ATMs at banks or authorized stores. Do not accept help from strangers.
You might be asked to show your ID to enter a tourist attraction or establishment.
Keep your original IDs, valuables, and credit cards that you will not use on excursions in custody or in your lodging’s safe. To avoid altitude sickness, drink coca tea and plenty of water, eat ease-to-digest food and do activities that do not require much effort during your first day. If you have high blood pressure, get medical advice.
During the rainy season (November to April) Wear warm clothes, carry an umbrella, a jacket, or a raincoat.
Wear suitable footwear for walking on muddy terrain, cap, sunscreen, and repellent.
When hiring tourist services Check the list of authorized travel and tourism agencies in IPERÚ Chachapoyas.
Avoid hiring services that are offered out loud outside land or air transport terminals or in the street. It is advisable to get information from more than one formal company before hiring a service. Visit their offices and request details in writing of the terms of service and cancellation policies. When buying products or contracting a service, request the corresponding payment receipt.
In case of non-compliance To file a complaint, request the Complaints Book. You can also request assistance from IPERÚ or the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property (INDECOPI). Keep in mind that tourist services with very low costs do not guarantee good service.
If you need help IPERÚ Chachapoyas Center (+51-1) 616-7300, extension 1897 (+51) 959-807-679 Jr. Ortiz Arrieta 630 iperuchachapoyas@promperu.gob.pe Kuélap gondola boarding station (+51) 991-778-719 Carretera Tingo-Kuélap km 3.3; (Nuevo Tingo, Amazonas)
(+51) 944-492-314 iperu@promperu.gob.pe
Tourism Police Station PNP Amazonas (+51-41) 260-082 Jr. Puno 571, Chachapoyas Open 24/7 deptur.amazonas@policia.gob.pe Chachapoyas Police Station (+51-41) 477-017 (+51) 964-773-832 Jr. Amazonas 1220 (one block and a half from the Main Square) Open 24/7