Tips for the Tourist
Climates by calendar and recommended clothing:
There are two well-marked seasons in the Cajamarca climate: the
rainy season and the dry season.
- a. Rainy season: goes from October to April approximately. At
this time it is recommended to use light clothing that protect
from rain, waterproof or long bags. The temperature during
the day oscillates between 15 ° C and 25 ° C, however, the
temperature usually decreases at night to a range of 8 ° C and
12 ° C. If you want to do adventure tourism or tour the valley,
we recommended include rain shoes (waterproof boots).
- b. Dry season: goes from May to mid-October, at these dates
the temperature in the day ranges between 20 ° and 28 ° C
and light clothing is recommended, however, it drastically
reduces to the night, where warm clothing is recommended,
the temperature average nighttime ranges between 5 ° C and
10 ° C.
Food:
During the first days, visitors are recommended to eat light meals that
are easily digested to achieve rapid adaptation to altitude. It is
recommended to drink hot drinks to keep hydration regulated.
Health:
If you have medical prescription, it is recommended to carry your
medication at all times, however, we inform you that Cajamarca has the
main pharmacy such as Inkafarma, MiFarma and others, some with
delivery service included.
We have a modern Regional Hospital, but for more ambulatory care the
main local clinics are:
- Limatambo Clinic: Jr. Puno 265 Barrio Chontapaccha. Telephone:: (076) 364241 / 976499181 / 976385614
- Los Fresnos Clinic: Jr. Los Nogales 179 Urb. El Ingenio. Telephone:(076) 364046, RPC: 997926907
Telephone lines:
Cajamarca has the following telephone lines:
Airlines:
Cajamarca has the following areas (schedules and airlines are
subject to change without notice on this page)
There are 3 average times for flights around: 6:00 am, 11:00 am and 4:00
pm
Banks:
Cajamarca has the main banks in the country:
- Scotiabank Bank
- Banco de Credito
- Interbank Bank
- Banco SagaFalabella
- Azteca Bank
- Banbif Bank
- National bank
- BBVA Continental
- Mybank
The opening hours start around 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Schedules and
availability are subject to change without prior notice of this page.
Shopping Centers:
Cajamarca has 3 shopping centers:
- a. Real Plaza Shopping Center, 5 minutes from the Hotel "Los Nogales"
- b. OPEN Plaza Shopping Center, 6 minutes from the Hotel "Los Nogales"
- c. El Quinde Shopping Center, 8 minutes from the Hotel "Los Nogales".
Traditional food:
Cajamarca has a varied cuisine among which stand
out:
- Cuy Frito
- Caldo de Gallina
- Caldo verde
- Humitas saladas
- Chicharrón con mote
- Ceviche de trucha
- Ceviche de trucha
- Productos lácteos: Yogurt natural, queso cajamarquino, manjarblanco.
- Rosquitas Cajamarquinas
- Frito con ceviche
- Cecina Shilpida