Elevation Min.: 984 fasl (300 masl) (Puerto Bermúdez) Max.: 14,216 fasl (4,333 masl) (Chaupimarca)
Useful information for travelers
Pasco
Temperature Cerro de Pasco Max.: 54 °F (12 °C) / Min.: 28 °F (–2 °C) Oxapampa Max.: 75 °F (24 °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 present 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. Wear sunscreen, insect repellent, UV-protection lenses, and a cap. If you visit the waterfalls, bring your swimwear.
During the rainy season (October to March) Get information about the condition of the roads and access paths.
Wear warm clothing, an umbrella, a jacket, or a raincoat.
Wear suitable footwear for walking on muddy terrain.
When hiring or purchasing tourist services Verify that the company has the authorizations from the corresponding institutions. Avoid hiring services that are offered out loud outside land 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 Clomplaints Book. You can also request assistance from 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 Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism – Pasco (+51-63) 422-275 Edificio estatal 3, San Juan Pampa Deputy Tourism Management of the Provincial Municipality of Oxapampa (+51) 980-819-324 Jr. Huancabamba, cdra. 1, estadio Municipal Oxapampa Police Station (+51) 964-766-096 Jr. Enrique Bottger 500 (in front of the General Hospital)
(+51) 944-492-314 iperu@promperu.gob.pe
INDECOPI - Pasco (+51) 944-804-520 (+51) 985-197-624 (WhatsApp only, support 24/7) Asociación Pro Vivienda UNDAC Mz. Q Lt. 2 - Yanacancha, Cerro de Pasco