Urubamba travel guide
Urubamba Tourism | Urubamba Guide
You're Going to Love Urubamba
With a population of 7.540, Urubamba is a must-see destination in Cusco, Peru.
When to visit Urubamba
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Urubamba in October, when the average temperature is 13 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 140 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Urubamba, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Urubamba
Plane
Although Urubamba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cusco Velazco Astete (CUZ), which is located 32 km from Urubamba.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Urubamba, including Oltursa, Bus and Cruz del Sur. From Arequipa, the bus ride to Urubamba takes 966 km and will cost you around RM 114. From La Paz, the ticket costs about RM 99 for a journey of 1545 km.
Airlines serving Urubamba
Where to stay in Urubamba
From 5-star hotels such as the Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Valle Sagrado to great affordable options like the Lizzy Wasi Urubamba, Urubamba offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 345 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 2,368 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Urubamba
Most booked hotels in Urubamba
Hiring a car in Urubamba
Expect to pay RM 6.40 per litre in Urubamba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 76.74 and RM 102.31. The most frequently booked car type in Urubamba is Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.