With a population of 7,540, Urubamba is a must-see destination in Cusco, Peru.
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.
Although Urubamba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cusco Velazco Astete (CUZ), which is located 32 km from Urubamba.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Urubamba, including Transportes Cruz del Sur, Oltursa and Cruz del Sur. From Arequipa, the bus ride to Urubamba takes 966 km and will cost you around S$ 66. From La Paz, the ticket costs about S$ 28 for a journey of 1545 km.
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 S$ 94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 675 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay S$ 1.83 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 S$ 21.86 and S$ 29.15. The most frequently booked car type in Urubamba is Luxury (Class Luxury Van 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.