From the Andes to the Amazon
Bus tickets between Cusco and Puerto Maldonado, with overnight departures from the bus terminals in both cities.
Destinations
Two destinations,
from the highlands to the jungle
We travel overnight along the Interoceanic Highway: leave the imperial city and wake up at the gateway to the Amazon rainforest, or the other way around.
From Cusco
Puerto Maldonado
Capital of Madre de Dios and the starting point for Tambopata, its lakes and the Amazon rainforest.
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From Puerto Maldonado
Cusco
The former capital of the Inca Empire and gateway to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
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Why travel with Cata
A family of transport operators since the 1970s
Expreso Cata Tours is the Campos family company, with a long track record in freight and passenger transport, now dedicated to the Cusco–Puerto Maldonado route.
About the companyExperience
A family background in transport that began in Carhuamayo, with trucks on the Lima–Pucallpa route.
Punctuality
Fixed departure times: 20:30 from Cusco and 18:30 from Puerto Maldonado.
Onboard services
Reclining seats, restroom, climate control and entertainment so you can rest overnight.
Official terminals
Boarding at the bus terminals in Cusco and Puerto Maldonado.
Onboard service
Double-decker buses
for overnight travel
Every departure runs the same service, designed for resting on a long journey between the highlands and the jungle.
Standard
- BusScania · Marcopolo
- Decks2
- Capacity60 seats
- SeatsSingle and double
- Recline140° and 160°
Buy online
Your ticket in four steps
Buy from your phone or computer, with secure payment and your ticket sent to your email.
Choose route and date
Select your direction of travel and departure day.
Pick your seat
Check the seat map and choose which deck to travel on.
Pay online
By credit or debit card, or with Yape.
Yape only for fares in soles
Travel with your ticket
Show up at the terminal with your ID and digital ticket.
About us
Three generations
on the road
- 1970s
Freight transport
The family starts out in Carhuamayo with an 8-ton Dodge truck on the Lima–Pucallpa route, followed by Volvo trucks serving eastern Peru.
- 1990s
First passenger services
Through Transportes Carhuamayo, the family moves into intercity passenger transport.
- 2021
Expreso Cata Tours is founded
On May 20, 2021, the Campos family founds the company to connect Cusco and Puerto Maldonado.
“Working with order is the foundation of progress.”Expreso Cata Tours philosophy
Our storyTerminals
Where to board
We depart from and arrive at the bus terminals in both cities. We recommend arriving early to check in your luggage.
Cusco Bus Terminal
Cusco
Puerto Maldonado Bus Terminal
Tambopata, Madre de Dios
Frequently asked questions
Before you travel
How early should I arrive at the terminal?
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How much luggage can I bring?
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What documents do minors need?
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Can I change my travel date?
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Can I travel with my pet?
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How do I download my electronic receipt?
Go to the electronic document lookup and enter the series, number, issue date and total amount of your receipt or invoice.
Have another question? Message us on WhatsApp at 900 495 506.