Caballococha
Mariscal Ramon Castilla · Peru
Caballococha is a town in the Loreto Region in northeastern Peru, located on the Amazon River and right across the river from Colombia.
Read more — WikipediaCaballococha is in the Peruvian Amazon.
The best months to visit are April–August.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 32°C (89°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 22°C (71°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 25 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 92% of places in Peru.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 29°
- Humidity
- 99%
- Wind
- 2 km/h NW
- Gusts
- 4 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1011 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:21 / 17:33
Next 48 hours
Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.
Best time to visit Caballococha
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 31° | 31° |
| Average low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 334 | 268 | 305 | 309 | 267 | 202 | 173 | 155 | 183 | 224 | 227 | 256 |
| Rain days | 25 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 24 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 6 | 6.3 | 6 | 5.7 | 5.1 | 4.7 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Humidity (%) | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 85 |
| Wind (km/h) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Go score | 42 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 45 | 40 | 38 | 39 | 41 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Updated: About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Caballococha, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Caballococha: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Caballococha travel guide
What to see, do and eat, and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.
Caballococha is in the Peruvian Amazon.
Caballococha is a village in the Peruvian Amazon. Many tour operators don't include it into their tours so it is quite untouched. People are friendly and welcoming to foreigners.
It can easily be reached with a boat from Leticia. Make sure that you get a stamp in you passport when you go there, as you cross the Colombian-Peruvian border. If you go with an organized trip, they do usually take care of this
The best way to get around a motorbike-taxis. Otherwise it is also possible to walk because the village is quite small.
There is a local furniture manufacturer which can be visited.
Every Sunday there are community festivals called Pollada. The aim of these festivals is to collect money for community purposes. They usually start around midday with and last until after midnight. Foreigners are welcome to visit these festivals.
There is a restaurant which is called Cashatambo which offers delicious Peruvian food for small prices.
There are some low-priced hotels in town, most of them are close to the river.
Wifi is available in some hotels but the connection is very weak.
Iquitos — The largest city and principal tourist gateway to the Peruvian Amazon. Leticia — A Colombian Amazonian city across the river region, close to the borders with Peru and Brazil. Santa Rosa, Peru — A Peruvian settlement on the Amazon near the Colombian and Brazilian borders. Tabatinga — A Brazilian border city adjoining Leticia.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
No data for this location.
Caballococha: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 220 V · 60 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Peruvian Sol
PEN · S/.
- Languages
- Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
- Calling code
- +51
- Meal, casual restaurantPEN 45.00≈ $13.00
- CappuccinoPEN 11.00≈ $3.10
- Beer (0.5 l)PEN 16.00≈ $4.60
- Bottled water (1.5 l)PEN 5.10≈ $1.40
- Taxi, 5 kmPEN 32.00≈ $8.90
- Public transport ticketPEN 5.90≈ $1.70
- Mid-range hotel, per nightPEN 380≈ $105
Estimated from Peru’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 54% of US levels.
- Nov 1All Saints Day
- Dec 8Immaculate Conception
- Dec 9Battle of Ayacucho
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to Caballococha
Nearest airports
- LETAlfredo Vásquez Cobo International AirportLeticia71 km
- TBTTabatinga International AirportTabatinga75 km
- TCDTarapacá AirportTarapacá141 km
Distances
- Lima1,154 km 20 h 00 · 2 h 08
- Callao1,162 km 20 h 09 · 2 h 08
- Arequipa1,394 km 24 h 09 · 2 h 26
- Trujillo1,051 km 18 h 13 · 1 h 60
- Piura1,133 km 19 h 38 · 2 h 06
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Hotels in Caballococha
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Caballococha
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
Tefé
Iquitos
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Nearby places
Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Climate in Caballococha
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Caballococha?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Caballococha is April–August.
What is the weather like in Caballococha in October?
In October, Caballococha averages a high of 32°C (89°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with 224 mm of rain on about 20 days.
What is the rainiest month in Caballococha?
January, with rain on about 25 days.
What is the nearest airport to Caballococha?
Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport (LET), about 71 km away.
What power plugs are used in Peru?
Plug types A, B, C, at 220 V.
What currency is used in Peru?
Peruvian Sol (PEN).
What is the emergency number in Peru?
105.
Is Peru safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country.
When is Caballococha most crowded?
The busiest months are June–July.
When is Caballococha least crowded?
The quietest months are September–November.
What time zone is Caballococha in?
America/Lima (UTC-5).
What is the population of Caballococha?
About 11,100.