Overview
Huánuco is a regional capital with 75,000 residents in Peru's Central Highlands, positioned at 1,913 m elevation. Its mild semi-arid climate offers pleasant temperatures year-round with warm days and cool nights.
Architecture · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Transit Hub
Before you go
Food
Vegetarian option at Govinda (General Prado 608) offers set meals for S/5. Local cuisine available at markets and restaurants around the Plaza de Armas.
Safety
Avoid traveling to Pucallpa by night due to occasional attacks on buses. Standard urban precautions apply in the city center.
Transport
Huánuco is a key transit hub with bus connections to Lima (8 hr), Pucallpa (11 hr), Huancayo (7 hr), and onward to Huaraz. LC Perú flies daily to Lima. Moto-taxis and taxis are cheap for getting around town.
Weather
Located at 1,913 m elevation with mild semi-arid climate. Pleasant temperatures year-round with warm days and cool nights.
