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General Information About Peru |
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When it comes to travel guides and other travel resource information, I personally prefer the travel guides and books put out by Fodor.
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| Peru Travels, a Peruvian site of tourism, travel and promotion, provides information about Peru and is a rather complete source of tourism and travel services. Peru, thanks to its strategic location, is a privileged travel destination. Heir to very ancient cultures and a rich colonial tradition, Peru is a magical spot which involves one of the richest biodiversities of Earth, and is a melting pot of different cultures who together are forging the promise of a better future. Peru Travels has a long experience in guiding thousands of tourists throughout Peru and South America since 1993. They will do all they can to make your trip to Peru a once in a lifetime experience. |
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The Embassy of Peru, Cultural Affairs Office (202-833-9860, Ext. 228) can provide you with travel and tourism information as well as destination information about Peru. For dozens of links for Peru, check the Lanic site.
Check this chart to see what you need for entry into Peru
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Country of Citizenship |
Passport? |
Visa? | Return Ticket Required? |
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Australian |
Yes |
1 | Yes |
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British |
Yes | 1 | Yes |
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Canadian |
Yes | 1 | Yes |
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Japanese |
Yes | 1 | Yes |
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United States |
Yes | 1 | Yes |
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Other EU |
Yes | 1 | Yes |
Passports
A Valid passport is required by all
visitors with the exception of nationals of Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador entering
certain regions of Peru. Citizens of these countries are advised to contact
their nearest Peruvian Consulate before traveling.
Visas
Required by all except the
following:
►1.
nationals of countries shown in the chart above traveling as tourists for stays
of up to 90 days with the exception of Malta nationals of which do
require a visa;
►nationals of Andorra, Antigua &
Barbuda, Argentina, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei,
Chile, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic,
Ecuador, El Salvador, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Grenada, Guatemala,
Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Jamaica,
Kiribati, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico,
Monaco, Nauru, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niue, Norway, Palau, Panama, Papua New
Guinea, Paraguay, The Philippines, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the
Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa,
Surinam, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Tuvalu,
Uruguay, Vanuatu, Vatican City and Venezuela, provided traveling as tourists,
for stays of up to 90 days;
►transit passengers continuing their
journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 48 hours provided
holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Further, more detailed information can be found
on the
E-World Guide.
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Health
Information
There are some health risks for visitors to Peru that include altitude
sickness, cholera, hepatitis, malaria (in the lowlands), rabies and typhoid. A
yellow fever vaccination is essential if you plan to visit the eastern slopes of
the Andes or the Amazonian Basin. You will want to visit your physician prior to
your visit to make sure you are prepared for any eventuality. Also, be sure to
take generic prescriptions with you for any medications you are taking.
Click Here for information on travel insurance. The Department of State strongly urges Americans to consult with their medical insurance company prior to traveling abroad to confirm whether their policy applies overseas and whether it will cover emergency expenses such as a medical evacuation. U.S. medical insurance plans seldom cover health costs incurred outside the United States unless supplemental coverage is purchased. Further, U.S. Medicare and Medicaid programs do not provide payment for medical services outside the United States. However, many travel agents and private companies offer insurance plans that will cover health care expenses incurred overseas, including emergency services such as medical evacuations.
For information specific to Travelers to Tropical South America, specifically Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela to to their page at www.cdc.gov/travel/tropsam.htm.
Time
The time in Peru is GMT/UTC minus 5 hours.
Electricity
As the electricity is 220V, 60Hz, you will want to be sure you
have both a converter and adaptors.
Find the converter you will need in the Getting Away Travel Store. Additionally, you will find just about anything and everything you will need when you travel. Across the state, country, or to a destination on the other side of the world, you'll find what you need in the Getting Away Travel Store!
Weights
and Measures
Peru used metric measurements so you will want to have a
conversion sheet with you.
The peak tourist season is from June to August, which is the dry season in the highlands, and this is the best time to go if you're interested in hiking. Many of the major fiestas occur in the wettest months and continue undiminished in spite of heavy rain.
Along the coast, Peruvians visit the beaches during the sunny months from late December through March, although few beaches are particularly enticing. In the eastern rainforests, it naturally rains a lot. The wettest months are December through April, though there's still plenty of sunshine to enjoy.
Some of the major events include: Carnaval (February-March), which is particularly popular in the highlands and features numerous water fights; Inti Raymi (24 June), the greatest of the Inca festivals with spectacular dances and parades; Peru's Independence (28 July); All Souls Day (2 November), celebrated with gifts of food, drink and flowers which are taken to family graves; and Puno Day (5 November), which features flamboyant costumes and street dancing in Puno.
Currency
The currency in Peru is the Nuevo (New) Sol. Current Exchange Rate:
Check Today's Exchange Rate
Costs in Peru are lower, on average, than those in developed countries, but
higher than those in many neighboring countries. Lima and Cuzco are the most
expensive places in the country. If you're on a tight budget, you may be able to
get by
on around US$15-20 per day. However, if you want to stay in modest hotels and eat out
at restaurants, I would suggest you budget at least US$50 a day. Prices for
luxury accommodations run up to US$200 in popular destinations like Machu Picchu.
Money can be changed in banks, casas de cambio, first-class hotels or with street changers. Casas de cambio are usually the easiest places to change money. Street changers, who hang out near banks, never offer better rates than the best bank rate and have been known to cheat travelers so are best avoided. Currency Exchange - Get your currency needs managed in advance! Many airports, railroad stations, bus depots, and other points of entry have no currency exchange. When currency exchange is available in airports, lines can be long and rates can be "sky high". These long waits and usurious fees can be a nightmare. Order in advance from All Foreign Currency right online. It's fast, easy, and you save time and money! The can also provide you with Travelers' checks, bank drafts, and transfers. U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere and rates can be atrocious! Current Exchange Rate: Check Today's Exchange Rate
Travelers' checks are changed at a slightly lower rate than cash. Visa is the most widely accepted credit card, but credit cards attract an 8% commission unless you are using it for a cash withdrawal (in Peruvian currency) from a bank. ATMs (Visa and Plus system are most widely recognized) are now the best way to extract money in Peru. A combination of taxes and service charges are added to bills in the best hotels and restaurants and can total as much as 28%. Bargaining is a way of life in markets.
Travel
Etiquette
Behavior and customs vary greatly from country to country. We
discuss the correct travel etiquette so that you won't be caught out.
TravelEtiquette was formed to offer a unique reference
point on essential etiquette advice and information for worldwide
travel. Our features and articles are written by professional
journalists and experts - who have a particular interest, or a
background in this area. So – know before you go. Visit
TravelEtiquette so you will know how to, as the old adage states, “When in Rome,
do as the Romans do.”
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