It was the seat of the fabulous Inca Empire, but long before that, ancient civilizations bequeathed to the world superb samples of a glorious past like Caral; the royal tombs of Sipan, the most lavish burial of America; the enigmatic Nasca lines; or the portentous Kuelap fortress.
An exquisite territory, with a cuisine positioned as one of the best in the world. A rainbow of sounds, flavors and colors that are manifested in more than 50 native languages still in use, thousands of dances and ancestral musical instruments that can be seen and heard in large festivals and processions. Peru is a country that encompasses infinite destinations and is home to millions of people who are waiting for it with open arms.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Language: Spanish.
English isn't widely spoken outside the tourist areas of Peru, so learning some basic Spanish phrases can help make your trip more smoothly.
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Daily conversations |
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Spanish |
English |
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Hola |
Hello |
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Buenos días |
Good morning |
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Gracias |
Thank you |
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Disculpe |
Excuse me |
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Perdón |
I am sorry |
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Chao |
Good-bye |
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Donde esta |
Where is |
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Cuánto es? |
How much is it? |
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Puedes hablar inglés? |
Do you speak English? |
Time zone: GMT-5
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Time differences |
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New York |
+1 hours |
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Chicago |
N/A |
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San Francisco/ Los Angeles |
-2 hours |
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Toronto/Montreal |
+1 hours |
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Vancouver |
-2 hours |
When to visit:
Year-round
Peru is open to travelers. You should concentrate more on the idea of wet/ dry
seasons & what you wish to do can be influenced by the weather.
Summer: Dec. 22 - Mar. 21 (the rainy season
in the highlands and jungle).
Autumn: Mar. 22 - Jun. 21 Winter: Jun.
22 - Sept. 22
Spring: Sept. 23 - Dec. 21
Currency:
The Peruvian
Sol comes in bills of 10 PEN, 20 PEN, 50 PEN, 100 PEN and 200 PEN, and coins of
5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, 1 PEN, 2 PEN and 5 PEN.
Foreign
currency exchange can be found at the airports and most major banks.
Credit cards:
Credit cards
of international brands, (like Mastercard, Visa) are generally accepted
throughout the country.
Wifi & Plugs:
Hotels, restaurants and cafés in Lima and other major cities provide free Wi-Fi internet access to their guests and customers. Wi-Fi internet is limited in remote areas.
Peru uses
220V AC electricity. Power outlets most commonly feature two-prong round or
flat sockets.
Visa Information:
Travelers
from USA and Canada can visit Peru for up to 90 days without requiring a visa.
Emergency:
Police: 105
Medical: 115
Fire: 116
Travel tip: contact your Embassy/
Consulates for assistance
U.S. Embassy
in Peru: 51-1-618-2000
Embassy of
Canada in Peru: 51-1-319-3200
RECOMMENDED ROUTES
Peru Price Buster 7 Days (click here for more details)
Highlights:
☆ Visit one of the New 7 Wonders of
the World: Machu Picchu
☆ Be amazed by the Peruvian Cuisine
☆ Discover the heritage of the fascinating Inca Culture
☆ Enjoy this unmissable cultural immersion
☆ Enhance Experience by taking Extension to Lake Titicaca,
Amazon Reserve & Colca Canyon