Tingo María

Forested hills, a cave and waterfalls: Tingo María offers a taste of the upper jungle without changing beds every night.

What to expect

The La Bella Durmiente mountain silhouette belongs to the city's landscape. For a nature day, choose between Cueva de las Lechuzas and Circuito Tres de Mayo in the national park. That matters more than how many stops a tour advertises: would you rather see a cave or spend more time walking?

How it fits into a journey

Stay two or three nights after Huánuco; keep onward travel towards Pucallpa for another day.

Places to stay in Tingo María

Compare the locations of places to stay in and around Tingo María.

Where is it?

Tingo María and the surrounding area.

Practical answers

Do I need to sleep in a jungle lodge?

Not to visit these park sectors. Tingo María can be your base; arrange both outward and return transport to your chosen entrance.

What if it rains heavily?

Ask the park which sector is open and suitable. Swap your nature and city days if useful; swimming is not a guaranteed part of the outing.

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