Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Niko's
(Pio Concha s/n)
For a drink, try Niko's.
BAR
Information
BCP
(Libertad 549)
and Banco Continental on Bolognesi near the corner of Grau have
ATMs and change US dollars. There's arm-chewingly slow internet access at a few places
around the Plaza de Armas. Limited tourist information is available on the 3rd floor of the
Municipalidad.
Getting There & Away
Walk south along Torre four blocks past Plaza Grau, to Plaza de Banderas, to find trans-
port to Huancacalle. Turn right at the end of Plaza de Banderas to find minivans (S35, five
to seven hours) to Cuzco in the first block, and the
terminal terrestre
a block later. Buses
for Cuzco (S25) leave from here several times a day before 8am and between 1:30pm and
9:30pm. Minivans leave early in the morning and in the evening. All stop at Ol-
lantaytambo and Urubamba en route, but charge full fare wherever you get off.
Minivans leave from Quillabamba's market area for Kiteni (three to six hours) and Ivo-
chote (six to eight hours), further into the jungle.
Getting Around
The basic
mototaxi
fare around town is S2.
BE SAFE IN THE JUNGLE
In recent times, the increased activity of narcotraffickers and Shining Path guerillas in specific jungle areas may
alter advisable routes for travel and trekking. At the time of writing, the government was increasing military pres-
ence in these areas for security. However, it is always wise to consult with knowledgeable guides and tour operat-
ors, or an unaffiliated organization like South American Explorers (
Click here
), before heading out. It is import-
ant to use good, responsible local guides and never go on your own. Currently, it is unadvisable to visit Vil-
cabamba, Ivochote, Kiteni and beyond, but we have included information on these areas as the situation is subject
to change.
HUANCACALLE
084 / POP 300 / ELEV 3200M
