Plan your trip
How to get here, what weather to expect and what to pack to enjoy Tingo María with peace of mind.
Getting here
10 – 12 h
Daily departures from Lima, mostly overnight, via the Carretera Central through La Oroya, Cerro de Pasco and Huánuco. Choose companies with sleeper seats.
9 – 11 h
About 545 km on the Carretera Central. You cross Ticlio pass at over 4,800 m: bring warm clothes and drive in daylight.
1 h + 2 h 30
Flights from Lima to Huánuco, then 2 h 30 min by road. Tingo María’s airfield receives occasional flights; check before planning.
Weather by season
May – October
Dry season
Sunny days between 20 and 30 °C. Lower rivers and firm trails: the best time for waterfalls and caves.
November – April
Rainy season
Heavy rain, mostly in the afternoon. The forest is greener, but some access routes close when rivers rise.
Rainfall by month
High rainfallMedium rainfallLow rainfall
What to pack
- Insect repellent
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Shoes with good grip
- Quick-dry clothes
- Sunscreen and a cap
- Small flashlight
- Swimwear
- Cash in soles
Safety
- Hire guides and agencies registered with the municipality or the regional tourism office.
- Do not enter pools or waterfalls when the river is high or the water is murky.
- Tell someone your route and return time.
- Respect National Park hours and stay on the trails.
- Carry your rubbish back to town.