Yakurumi Tipis & Camping
YakuRumi is a communal project operating as a mountain adventure base in Peru's Cordillera Blanca region. Located near Caraz in Shocsha, it offers furnished tipis and bungalows with breakfast included, plus basic tent camping. The site provides accommodations, trekking and mountaineering guides, gear rental, and cultural activities including traditional instrument classes and archaeological tours through a partnership with KunKuMan. Set beside the Yuyan River and within minutes of several major valleys, it serves as a launching point for treks to Santa Cruz, Alpamayo, and Huayhuash. (via official site)
- WiFi
- hot showers
- restrooms
- drinking water
- communal kitchen
- BBQ area
- store
- organic coffee
- homemade bread
- bedding
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Yakurumi Tipis & Camping’s official website (PEN).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bungalow Single — Breakfast included | PEN 150 per night |
| Bungalow Double — Breakfast included | PEN 240 per night |
| Bungalow Triple — Breakfast included | PEN 320 per night |
| Tipi Single — Breakfast included | PEN 130 per night |
| Tipi Double — Breakfast included | PEN 220 per night |
| Tipi Triple — Breakfast included | PEN 300 per night |
| Tent Camping — With own gear | PEN 70 per person/night |
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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- InnovaCaraz
- Bodega Miraflores
- Bodega Diaz
⛽ Fuel
- Grifo La Luz
- Primax
- Osorio
🍽️ Food & drink
- Restaurant
- El Paraíso
- El Tiburón de Rafa
➕ Medical
- La Fraternidad
- Vida y Salud
- El Milagro
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Complejo deportivo San Antonio
- Piscina Huandy
- Complejo Deportivo La Caracinita
🏧 ATM & bank
- ABN
BCP- Mibanco
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What accommodation options are available?
YakuRumi offers fully-furnished bungalows and tipis (available in single, double, and triple occupancy with breakfast included), and tent camping with your own gear at s/70 per person per night.
What activities and services does the campsite provide?
The site offers guided and self-guided trekking, mountaineering, rock climbing, bouldering, and mountain biking. Additional services include gear rental, free maps, transportation assistance, and cultural activities such as archaeological tours and traditional instrument crafting classes through a partnership with KunKuMan.
How do I reach YakuRumi from Caraz?
The campsite is a 15-20 minute walk from Caraz Plaza de Armas, or accessible by mototaxi from Caraz for s/5-7. It is located at Camino a Paron KM 1.5 beside the Yuyan River.
What facilities and amenities are provided?
Facilities include hot showers, restrooms, drinking water, a communal kitchen and BBQ area, WiFi and charging outlets (in tipis), a small on-site store, and complimentary organic locally-sourced coffee and homemade breads.
What major trekking routes are accessible from the campsite?
Major treks include the Santa Cruz Trek, Cedros/Alpamayo Circuit, and Huayhuash Classic Trek. Adventure packages ranging from $50–$2,750 are available for guided expeditions.
How much does it cost to camp at Yakurumi Tipis & Camping?
The posted price is 35 PEN.
Can I pitch a tent at Yakurumi Tipis & Camping?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there WiFi at Yakurumi Tipis & Camping?
Yes, internet access is available (WiFi).
When is Yakurumi Tipis & Camping open?
Listed opening times: 24/7.
Who runs Yakurumi Tipis & Camping?
Yakurumi Tipis & Camping is operated by Eduardo Escribens.
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