Cajamarca phone code: 044
Communications
Internet
There are a few Internet cafes in Cajamarca, including one on the Plaza de Armas, although less than in many other places of similar size.
Post
The post office is on the corner of Apurímac and Amazonas, next to the central market.
Crime and safety
The police station, where the tourist police are located, is on Amalia Puga, just off the Plaza.
Health
The Hospital Regional is at Av. Mario Urteaga 500.
The best private clinics are the Clinica Limatambo, the Clinica San Francisco and the Policlinico Los Fresnos, in Urb. El Ingenio.
Local transport
Combis and buses
There are plenty of combis in Cajamarca going to many of the surrounding villages. Combis to Baños del Inca leave from Jr. Amazonas.
Taxis
Taxis within the city charge about $0.50 for a journey. A taxi can also be hired to visit some of the attractions nearby, such as Combayo or the Ventanillas de Otuzco.
Money
Banks
Banco de Crédito (Visa cash machine) on the corner of Comercio and Apurímac.
Banco Wiese Sudameris is at Jr. del Comercio 251.
Interbank (Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus cash machine) is on the Plaza de Armas.
Banco Continental (Visa cash machine) is at Tarapacá 721.
Moneychangers
There are several places to change dollars on the Plaza de Armas and on Jr. Comercio.
Sport and activities
Taking part
It is possible to do some rock climbing near Cajamarca. Ask in the travel agencies for information.
Watching
Football
There is a football stadium in Cajamarca, although the local team is not in the Peruvian first division.
Bullfighting
There are fights during the Fería de Corpus Cristi.
Cockfighting
Cockfighting is very traditional in Cajamarca and the coliseo de gallos is at Jr. 2 de Mayo 355.
Travel services
Tourist offices
The tourist information office is inside the Complejo Belén and has plenty of information on Cajamarca. The staff is very helpful. Tourist information can also be obtained from the archaeological museum on Del Batán.
Travel agencies
There are plenty of travel agencies in the centre of Cajamarca offering tours to all the main attractions in the area. They all tend to offer similar prices, which are quite reasonable, although it is worth having a look around as some occasionally have special offers. Inca Bath Tours, on the Plaza de Armas, is possibly a bit cheaper than the other agencies, especially outside of Peak Season and for the less common tours. The most common tours, to Cumbemayo ($6 per person), Ventanillas de Otuzco ($4 per person), Porcón ($4 per person) and Hacienda La Collpa and Llacanora ($4) are quite popular and there will normally be enough people for a tour. For other attractions, such as the Ventanillas de Combayo, there are fewer people interested and so tours tend to be private and thus more expensive. Tours always include a guide, most of whom are quite knowledgeable, although levels of English can be poor.
Private guides
There are plenty of private guides in Cajamarca who will be able to guide you to the main attractions in the city as well as those a bit further. Some have private transport, which is very useful. Guides can be contacted at the Complejo Belén and the Cuarto del Rescate.
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