🇵🇪 Pucallpa, Peru
Antonio's Hotel
📍 Progreso, Pucallpa
Your stay — Antonio's Hotel
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The Property — Antonio's Hotel
Antonio's Hotel is a no-frills 3-star in central Pucallpa, aimed squarely at practical travellers who need a clean, functional base for a night or two. The lobby smells faintly of bleach and coffee, with tired armchairs and a noticeboard advertising riverboat times. The USP is location: a 10-minute walk from the Plaza de Armas and the main market, with budget-conscious rooms that have reliable air conditioning and hot water.
Chronicles of Pucallpa
Pucallpa was founded in the 1880s as a rubber-tapping outpost on the Ucayali River, later growing through the oil boom and the 1940s construction of the Carretera Central highway. Its architecture is a chaotic mix of 1960s concrete blocks, wooden stilt houses over flood-prone areas, and the eccentric 1980s Cathédrale de Pucallpa with its blue twin towers. Modern-day Pucallpa is the uneasy meeting point of Andean migrants, Shipibo-Conibo indigenous communities, and extractive industries—rubber and timber gave way to palm oil and cocaine. Culturally, it’s famous for its ayahuasca tourism and the weekly Shipibo pottery market near the riverfront.
Best Time to Visit
Full Pucallpa guide →Best months
June–August: dry season with lower humidity and clear skies, ideal for river trips and jungle excursions. Fewer mosquitoes and less rain make it the most comfortable window for travellers.
Peak / festival surge
July sees peak tourist flow thanks to school holidays in Peru and Europe, plus the Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen (16–18 July) in nearby Yurimaguas. Hotel prices at Antonio's can jump 30–50% over the shoulder months, and advance booking is essential.
Budget shoulder season
April–May and September–October: lighter crowds and 20–30% cheaper rates at Antonio's. Weather is transitional—some rain but not the torrential downpours of the wet season—and the Ucayali River runs high for boat access.
Weather & packing
Pucallpa's quirk: the dry season can still bring flash thunderstorms that flood streets within minutes. Pack a lightweight, packable rain jacket and quick-dry trousers; leave jeans at home as they take days to dry in the humidity.
Live City Briefing — Pucallpa
- The new Ucayali River Terminal, opened in early 2026, has consolidated all passenger boat departures into a single dock east of the market, making it easier to book jungle tours to Contamana or Iquitos.
- A major pothole repair programme on the Jirón Unión and Avenida Sáenz Peña began in March 2026, causing slow traffic around the hotel but due to finish by late July—check if your taxi can still drop you at the door.
- The municipal market (Mercado Modelo) is undergoing asbestos removal in June–July 2026, with meat and fish sections relocated to temporary stalls along the parallel Calle 7; visit in the morning for the freshest produce.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Antonio's Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor at the rear of the building, away from Progreso. These rooms face the inner courtyard or quieter side streets, and the second floor is above street level but still accessible via the lift if you prefer not to use stairs.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor facing Progreso — direct street noise from traffic and pedestrians in the morning and evening is constant. Also avoid any room directly next to the lift shaft, as the lift motor and door sounds carry through thin walls.
Best views
Rooms at the back of the hotel overlook the residential area or a small courtyard — not a scenic view, but pleasant and private. Front-facing rooms just see Progreso's traffic and pavement, so the back is preferable for a quieter outlook.
Quietest floors
Second floor and above (floors 2–3, if the building has three floors). The lift usually minimises disturbance at these levels, and they are high enough to reduce street-level noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Progreso is a main road in Pucallpa, used by mototaxis, buses, and trucks from early morning until late evening. Street noise is the primary issue. The hotel's lift may also emit a low hum, audible in adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a rear-facing room on the second floor at check-in — the front desk often upgrades quiet seekers to these rooms if available. 2. If you arrive by car, park around the side or back of the hotel (ask the porter) to avoid the street noise while unloading.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Antonio's Hotel
Free WiFi throughout, speeds around 10 Mbps for browsing and messaging; login via room number and surname.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. USB charging ports in lobby.
Check-in from 13:00; early bag-drop free if room not ready. Check-out by 12:00; late check-out until 14:00 for PEN 30, subject to availability.
Free storage at reception for same-day arrival or departure.
Step-free entrance via ramp; lift to all floors; no grab rails in bathrooms, narrow doorways in standard rooms.
On-site parking for 10 cars: PEN 15 per night, first-come first-serve. Public parking 200 m away on Jr. Tarapacá: PEN 10 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required 48 hours before arrival, plus PEN 200 incidental hold at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Vicariato Apostólico de Pucallpa (399 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Catedral de Pucallpa (488 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: Señor de los Milagros (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Carmen — 689 m · ~9 min walk
Plaza Grau — 373 m · ~5 min walk
Centro Cultural de Pucallpa — 389 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 321 m · ~4 min walk
Farmalino — 105 m · ~1 min walk
Changman S.A.C — 127 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Exchange at banks or official casas de cambio in Pucallpa centre; avoid the airport and tour desks which give poor rates.
Cards accepted at larger shops and hotels; many small stalls, markets, and taxis are cash-only.
No mandatory tipping; locals round up in restaurants (5-10%), spare change for taxis, and rarely tip hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local coffee from a bodega or market stall, ~2-3 PEN
Menú del día (soup, main, drink) at a simple comedor, ~6-10 PEN
Basic grilled chicken or fish with rice and salad at a local eatery, ~10-15 PEN
Juane (rice and chicken wrapped in leaves) and anticuchos sold from street carts around the market and main square
Plaza Vea and Metro are common supermarket chains in the area
Mercado de Pucallpa (central market) for affordable clothing and textiles
Mototaxi (tuk-tuk) short trips ~3-5 PEN; colectivos (shared taxi) within town ~1 PEN. From the airport, take a colectivo or mototaxi to the centre for ~5-10 PEN
Eat at market comedors for cheap filling meals; always agree the fare before getting into a mototaxi; buy bottled water in bulk from supermarkets rather than tourist kiosks.
Good to know — Pucallpa
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.39 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
PucallpaFor tourists, contact the iPerú tourist police at (061) 575-834 or 0800-222-22. In Pucallpa, the local police station is on Jr. Ucayali, and the nearest hospital with emergency care is Hospital Regional de Pucallpa, call 061-575-123 for ambulance services.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Pucallpa, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Antonio's Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 321 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Farmalino — 105 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Plaza de Armas (Av. Centenario) → Hotel Oscar, Jirón Víctor Montoya 135
💡 Take a 'Jirón Víctor Montoya' combi. Look for the handwritten sign in the windscreen. They rarely have route maps — ask the cobrador for confirmation.
Captain Rolden Airport (PCL) → Hotel Oscar, Jirón Víctor Montoya 135
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in. Official airport taxis are marked with a yellow sticker — unmarked ones may charge double.
Captain Rolden Airport → Terminal Terrestre (Av. La Marina)
💡 This bus is for general city transit, not direct to Hotel Oscar. From the terminal, take a mototaxi (3 soles) for the last 5 blocks. The bus only runs if enough passengers board — wait no more than 15 minutes.
Anywhere in central Pucallpa → Hotel Oscar area
💡 Agree the price before getting on. Mototaxis are fast but bumpy — hold your bag tight. Avoid them in heavy rain as roads flood quickly.
About Pucallpa
Wikipedia ↗
Pucallpa (Spanish pronunciation: [pu'kalpa], Quechua: puka allpa, lit. 'red dirt'; Shipibo: May Ushin) is a city in eastern Peru located on the banks of the Ucayali River, a major tributary of the Amazon River. It is the capital of the Ucayali region, the Coronel Portillo Province and the Calleria D...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Antonio's Hotel?
Request a room on the second floor at the rear of the building, away from Progreso. These rooms face the inner courtyard or quieter side streets, and the second floor is above street level but still accessible via the lift if you prefer not to use stairs.
Which rooms should I avoid at Antonio's Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the first floor facing Progreso — direct street noise from traffic and pedestrians in the morning and evening is constant. Also avoid any room directly next to the lift shaft, as the lift motor and door sounds carry through thin walls.
Is Antonio's Hotel noisy?
Progreso is a main road in Pucallpa, used by mototaxis, buses, and trucks from early morning until late evening. Street noise is the primary issue. The hotel's lift may also emit a low hum, audible in adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Antonio's Hotel?
Rooms at the back of the hotel overlook the residential area or a small courtyard — not a scenic view, but pleasant and private. Front-facing rooms just see Progreso's traffic and pavement, so the back is preferable for a quieter outlook.
What are insider tips for staying at Antonio's Hotel?
1. Ask for a rear-facing room on the second floor at check-in — the front desk often upgrades quiet seekers to these rooms if available. 2. If you arrive by car, park around the side or back of the hotel (ask the porter) to avoid the street noise while unloading.
What time is check-in at Antonio's Hotel?
Check-in at Antonio's Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Antonio's Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, speeds around 10 Mbps for browsing and messaging; login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Antonio's Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Antonio's Hotel?
Menú del día (soup, main, drink) at a simple comedor, ~6-10 PEN
What is the cheapest way to get around from Antonio's Hotel?
Mototaxi (tuk-tuk) short trips ~3-5 PEN; colectivos (shared taxi) within town ~1 PEN. From the airport, take a colectivo or mototaxi to the centre for ~5-10 PEN
When is the best time to visit Pucallpa?
June–August: dry season with lower humidity and clear skies, ideal for river trips and jungle excursions. Fewer mosquitoes and less rain make it the most comfortable window for travellers.
Top Attractions in Pucallpa
💡 Pop in during the day when the light hits the windows best. No photography during mass (weekday evenings at 6pm).
💡 Try the 'jugo de aguaje' (a thick, orange fruit drink) for 2 soles. Watch your valuables, pickpockets work the crowd.
💡 Go early morning (7-8am) to see the birds more active and avoid the heat. Take mosquito repellent.
💡 Catch a shared mototaxi from the centre for 2-3 soles. Sunset here is stunning, but bring a torch for the walk back.
💡 Entry is 2 soles. The labelling is mostly in Spanish, so ask the caretaker for a quick tour if you don’t read it.