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Voykit pocket guide · Peru
Juanjuí
Visit Juanjuí as a day trip from Tarapoto or stay one night; travel ~2 h each way, colectivo ~20 S. per person.
Juanjuí is a small provincial capital in northern Peru's San Martín region. With limited attractions and no airport, most travellers spend a half‑day to a full day here, usually as a stop after arriving in Tarapoto. One night is enough for a relaxed visit of the main plaza, Hotel Century, and nearby market.
- Country
- Peru
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry season, check)
- Avoid
- Jan–Apr (rainy season, check)
- Stay
- 1 night
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/ 45–70 excl. bed · Mid S/ 70–120 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 |
|---|---|
| Colectivo (shared taxi) Tarapoto → Juanjuí | S/ 20 per person |
| Hotel Century twin room | S/ 85 per night |
| Meal at local restaurant | S/ 12–25 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TRU · Tarapoto Airport
- Fly from Lima; then colectivo 20 S. to Juanjuí (2 h).
Typical fares
- Colectivo Tarapoto → Juanjuí
- about S/ 20 per person, 2 h (check)
- Hotel Century night
- about S/ 85 twin (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
Walk in town centre; colectivos (shared taxis) connect nearby villages; no public bus service.
See and do
Known for
- Provincial capital of Mariscal Cáceres
- Main plaza and local market
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tarapoto | Colectivo from Juanjuí, about 2 h | ≈2 h each way |
Sleep
- Hotel Century
- Main plaza, Wi‑Fi, some rooms air‑conditioned, ~85 S. per twin night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| 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
- Roads can be rough after rain; travel times may vary.
- Limited medical facilities; carry basic supplies.
Petty theft around the market and bus stops is the main risk; the bigger hazards are rough, unlit roads after rain and thin medical cover — carry cash, water and any medicine you need.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Juanjuí yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Provincial capital of Mariscal Cáceres
- Main plaza and local market
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Peru Tourism Board: www.peru.travel/en/
- Wikivoyage: Juanjuí, revision 4241858 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4241858
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/juanjui). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.