Yurimaguas or “The Huallaga’s Pearl” is a city of the north area of Peru, capital of the Alto Amazonas province, in the department of Loreto. It is located in the confluence of the Huallaga and Paranapura rivers. Its name comes from the joining o...f the Yuris Indians with the Omaguas. It is famous for the formation of native villages like Munichis, Motilones de Lamas and, later, the Yurimaguas that came from Brasil. Yurimaguas is known for its cane sugar crops, bananas, cotton and tobacco.
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Travel tips for Yurimaguas
It is important that you take repellent, sunscreen and summer clothes. Also, it is important that you take waterproof clothes in case it rains. As in Yurimaguas the mobilization is by boat, i...t is recommendable that you take water- resistant boots. And as in any city you visit, it is important that you take care of your valuable objects. Try not to carry big backpacks to the tours.
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Yurimaguas Weather
Best time to visit Yurimaguas
The best months to visit Yurimaguas are Febrary, June and August. In febrary they celebrate the anniversary of the political creation of the Alto Amazonas province and they celebrate the Yurimaguino Carnival of the achiote, in june they celebrate the festivity of San Juan, and in august they celebrate the Traditional festivities and the Tourism week.
Climate in Yurimaguas
The climate in Yurimaguas is tropical. The average annual temperature is 79.9°F (26.6°C), and the annual precipitation is 2089 mm. The lowest precipitation occurs in july and the highest precipitation occurs in march. September is the warmest month of the year, with an average temperature of 27°C, and july is the coldest month of the year, with an average temperature of 26°C.
Where to eat in Yurimaguas
The tourist places to see in Yurimaguas are:
Sanango Lake
Location: 15 min. from Yurimaguas, near Huallaga river Hours: All day Price: Free entrance Beautiful lake surrounded by vegetation, where several species of animals live.
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The things to do in Yurimaguas
Plaza de Armas
Location: Downtown of Yurimaguas Hours: All day Price: Free entrance Main square of Yurimaguas where you can see the old buildings of the city, like the City Hall, the Monseñor Atanasio Jauregui school and the Virgen de las Nieves cathedral.
El Bado Market
Location: On the side of the Paranapura river Hours: Since 3:00 pm Price: Free entrance Famous market where you can buy organic products, fishes, fruits, etc.
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Nightlife in Yurimaguas
La Chacra Discoteca
Location: Prolongación La Libertad 1400 Hours: unknown Price: unknown It is considered one of the best discos in Yurimaguas. It offers a good atmosphere with trending music.
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Where to eat in Yurimaguas
Mil Sabores
Location: Atanasio Jauregui # 109, Yurimaguas 16501 Hours: unknown Restaurant considered one of the best in Yurimaguas. It offers delicious breakfasts, lunchs and dinners, with varied dishes and good drinks.
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Typical dishes in Yurimaguas
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Traditional dish in San Juan festival that has a shape of tamal, but it’s prepared with rice, hen, eggs and it’s wrapped in a leaf called bijao.
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Tacacho is the name for the fried banana, that is mashed and mixed up with pork fat and it’s served with cecina, the dried and smoked pork meat.
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chicken soup with manioc, coriander and peanuts.
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Accomodations in Yurimaguas
Hospedaje Iroaki
Location: Huallaga 550, Yurimaguas Price: From 45 Soles Hotel that offers rooms with TV and private bathroom. Also, it has free WiFi, gym, restaurant, bar and private parking. It is a pet friendly hotel.
Important dates in Yurimaguas
Carnaval Yurimaguino del achiote
12-28 febrero
Typical celebration in the peruvian amazon. During this dates the residents honor the mythological creatures of the forest. They organize rituals and activities like the election of the carnival queen, the contest of decorated floats and the achiote ritual.
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FAQs
Do I need to make an account on the redBus website to book a bus?
No, you do not need to make an account with redBus to book a ticket. But, it is advisable to make an account to help speed up the booking process the next time you need to book a bus ticket. redBus offers a number of discounts and offers as well and you can easily avail these offers if you are registered with redBus.
What is an M-Ticket?
An M-Ticket is the virtual replacement of your bus ticket printout. An M-Ticket is an SMS that’s sent to your registered mobile number the moment you have successfully booked a bus ticket on the official website of redBus. The M-Ticket will basically contain details of your bus ticket such as timing, pick-up and drop-off points, vehicle registration number, PNR, and TIN numbers as well. The M-Ticket procedure has been an eco-friendly initiative employed by redBus to help reduce the amount of paper being used.
How do I book my bus ticket at Yurimaguas?
You can either visit the bus operator counter of your choice or you can visit the official website of redBus. The user-friendly and interactive website offers a step-by-step process of booking a bus ticket in a matter of minutes. The site offers a lot of useful information such as bus timings, fares, pick-up and drop-off points, and much more.
Is it safe to use my debit or credit card to book a ticket on the redBus website?
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