Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Río Huallaga Hotel
& Business Center $$
( 35-3951;
www.riohuallagahotel.com
;
Arica 111; s/d S150/200; )
Exploding
onto the scene in 2010 with just the kind of impeccable service Yurimaguas previously
lacked: spacious well-designed rooms, a swimming pool/bar, three restaurants (the best in
town) and even its own tour agency. Río Huallaga views are of course included.
BUSINESS HOTEL
Porta Péricos $$
( 35-3462;
www.puertopalmeras.com.pe
; San Miguel 820; s/d incl breakfast from
S125/155; )
On the northern outskirts, overlooking the Río Paranapura; the staff claim
this hotel's breezy location negates the necessity for air-con. Recent renovations included
adding 20 separate bungalows and giving the pool that essential Jacuzzi.
HOTEL
La Prosperidad $
(Progreso 107; mains S10; Tue-Sun)
With tropical juices, burgers and chicken, this is
popular as a hangout for young families and jungle guides.
PERUVIAN
Shopping
Stores selling hammocks for river journeys are on the north side of the market.
Information
The
Consejo Regional
(Plaza de Armas)
can give information, as can
Kumpanamá
Tours
( 50-2472; Jáuregui 934)
. It is better to arrange Pacaya-Samiria tours in La-
gunas. Banco Continental (with a Visa ATM) and BCP will change US cash and traveler's
checks. Internet and phone booths come and go frequently but there are a few around the
plaza.
Getting There & Around
Air
No airline company currently serves Yurimaguas. The nearest mainline airport is at Tara-
poto.
