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Voykit pocket guide · Peru
Puerto Ocopa
Visit Puerto Ocopa for a half‑day stop to see the Amazon river junction; add one night if you need a rest before heading downstream.
Puerto Ocopa is a small river port at the confluence of the Río Tambo in the Peruvian Amazon. It is reachable by a 12‑hour bus from Lima or by boat from Satipo. The settlement offers basic lodging and serves as a gateway to downstream trips on the Ucayali River. Because services are limited, a brief visit (half a day) is usually enough unless you plan to continue by boat, in which case an overnight stay is advisable.
- Country
- Peru
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry season, roads more reliable)
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr (heavy rains can close the road)
- 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/30–50 excl. bed · Mid S/50–80 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 |
|---|---|
| Meal at a local eatery | S/5–12 |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | S/1–2 |
| Boat ticket Satipo → Puerto Ocopa | S/80–120 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- none · No airport at Puerto Ocopa
- Nearest air service is at Satipo (check); most travellers arrive by road from Satipo or Lima, or by boat on the Río Tambo.
Typical fares
- Lima → Puerto Ocopa bus
- about S/120, 12 h
- Satipo → Puerto Ocopa boat
- about S/80, under 1 h
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
Limited to walking in town, boat trips on the Río Tambo, or road travel to Satipo and La Merced.
See and do
Known for
- River junction of Río Tambo
- Access point to Amazon boat routes
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Satipo | Bus or taxi from Puerto Ocopa, about 1–2 h on road | ≈2 h |
| La Merced | Road via Satipo, bus from Lima passes through | ≈4 h from Puerto Ocopa |
| Pucallpa | Downstream boat on Río Ucayali, 2–5 days depending on conditions | 2–5 d |
Sleep
- Local lodges
- Basic rooms, often shared bathrooms; book ahead if arriving by boat.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasˈɡɾasjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?ˈkwanto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the boat? | ¿Dónde está el bote?ˈdon̪de esˈta el ˈbote |
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
- Road can become impassable in the wet season; check conditions before traveling.
- Facilities are basic; bring supplies if you have specific needs.
Generally safe for day visits; main risks are road closures in the rainy season and limited medical services.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Puerto Ocopa yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- River junction of Río Tambo
- Access point to Amazon boat routes
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: Puerto Ocopa, revision 3489487 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=3489487
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/puerto-ocopa). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.