Audio Guide of Vilcabamba Park

Vilcabamba Central Park is a public space open **24 hours a day**, every day of the year. If you mean the nearby Yamburara Recreation Center, its usual hours are from 08:00 to 17:00.

Access to the main square and the town is **completely free**. However, nearby natural attractions or private reserves may charge a maintenance fee ranging from $1 to $5 USD.

To see the park, the church, and enjoy a famous local coffee, **2 to 3 hours** are enough. If you plan to go hiking in the surrounding area, I suggest setting aside at least a full day or a weekend.

It is world-famous because many of its residents live past 100 years with remarkable vitality. It is believed that the combination of its mineral-rich water, pure air, and a stress-free lifestyle is the secret to this **eternal youth**.

Vilcabamba enjoys an 'eternal spring' climate all year round. However, the dry season between **June and September** is ideal if you want to go hiking without worrying about rain.

The Central Park area and the surrounding paved streets are generally accessible and flat. Keep in mind that the sidewalks can be narrow, and the natural trails leading to the hills are not adapted.

Take the opportunity to visit the impressive **Mandango Hill** (the 'Sleeping God') if you enjoy trekking. Also very close by is the Rumi Wilco Nature Reserve, an unmissable biodiversity refuge.

Always carry **cash in US dollars**, as ATMs may be scarce or unreliable. Do not forget to use high-protection sunscreen and insect repellent, even if the day is cloudy.