Place to visit
Pagaibamba Protection Forest, Peru: what it is and when to go
Pagaibamba Protection Forest is a protected area in Peru (Bosque de Protección Pagaibamba). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to September. There are about 12 h 22 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area in Peru · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Bosque de Protección Pagaibamba
- Where
- Peru
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LIM Lima, 661 km as the crow flies
- Website
- sernanp.gob.pe
- Run by
- SERNANP
- Coordinates
- -6.40681, -79.06103
What it is and where
Pagaibamba Protection Forest is a protected area in Peru (Bosque de Protección Pagaibamba). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -6.40681, -79.06103; the nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM, Lima), 661 km as the crow flies. How to get around Peru (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- SERNANP
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Peru. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Pagaibamba Protection Forest is April to September.
- JanPossible12:20
- FebPossible12:12
- MarPossible12:03
- AprBest time11:51
- MayBest time11:42
- JunBest time11:38
- JulBest time11:40
- AugBest time11:47
- SepBest time11:58
- OctPossible12:09
- NovPossible12:18
- DecPossible12:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 22 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to September | October to March |
| Wildlife | April to September | October to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Pagaibamba Protection Forest has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Peru in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Peru
To enter Peru there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Peru checklist. Currency: Peruvian sol (PEN); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (110 V appliances will not work); emergencies: 105 police · 116 fire brigade · 106 ambulance (SAMU).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cutervo National ParkNational park in Peru37 km
- Pampa GrandeCultural heritage site in Peru60 km
- Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-SipánMuseum in Lambayeque, Peru74 km
- Huaca RajadaArchaeological site in northern Peru74 km
- CarachupaArchaeological site in Peru76 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Peru guide.
More in Peru: Nature
- Cusco: historic city of Peru, capital of the Department of Cusco
- Nazca lines: large geoglyphs made in the soil of the Nazca Desert in Peru
- Chan Chan: Archaeological site in Peru
- Huascarán: mountain in the Peruvian province of Yungay
- Caral: archaeological site in Peru
- Manu National Park: World Heritage Site and national park in Peru
Every Peru place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pagaibamba Protection Forest?
It is a protected area in Peru (Bosque de Protección Pagaibamba in the local language). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Pagaibamba Protection Forest?
April to September. There are about 12 h 22 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Pagaibamba Protection Forest?
The nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 661 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Peru is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Peru map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cutervo National Park, Pampa Grande, Museo de Sitio Huaca Rajada-Sipán. The rest is in the Peru guide.
Keep reading
- Nature369 places for nature in Peru, from Cusco to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- PeruBefore travelling to Peru: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism, but your passport must have six months' validity, and at th…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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