Peru Travel Guide 🇵🇪
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Peru — Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Nazca desert & Lake Titicaca
🌤 Live Weather — Lima
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Lima
🌄 Regions Andes · Amazon · Pacific Coast · Altiplano
💱 Currency Peruvian Sol (PEN)
🗣 Languages Spanish · Quechua (regional)
⏱ Time Zone GMT−5
🔌 Plug Type Type A · B · C — 220V
Famous for: Machu Picchu · Inca heritage · Andes treks · ceviche · desert & highland landscapes
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-free for many nationalities Passport valid 6+ months Onward / return ticket- Maximum stay rules apply
- Travel insurance recommended
- Some protected areas require permits
Book Machu Picchu tickets & train passes in advance.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 May–Sep Dry season in Andes — best trekking
🌧 Dec–Mar Rainy season in Cusco & Sacred Valley
🌞 Dec–Mar Best for Lima & coast
⭐ Year-Round Amazon rainforest
Temperatures vary more by altitude than season.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $35–60 / ₹2,900–₹5,000 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — $80–140 / ₹6,600–₹11,600 per day
- 👑 Luxury — $200+ / ₹16,600+ per day
Train to Aguas Calientes & Machu Picchu tickets add costs.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Machu Picchu Cusco Sacred Valley Lima Lake Titicaca Nazca Lines🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights for long distances
- Train to Machu Picchu (via Ollantaytambo)
- Intercity buses
- Taxis & rideshare in cities
Altitude acclimatization recommended in Cusco region.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Providers — Claro · Movistar · Entel
- Tourist SIMs available in airports
- Good urban coverage
- Weak in mountain & highland villages
Download offline maps for trekking & remote valleys.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cards accepted in tourist cities
- Cash needed in rural towns
- ATMs common in major areas
- Carry small bills for markets
Avoid exchanging money on the street.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Ceviche
- Lomo saltado
- Aji de gallina
- Quinoa dishes
- Alpaca steak (Andes)
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Inti Raymi (Cusco)
- Corpus Christi
- Virgen de la Candelaria
- Regional Andean celebrations
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Take normal precautions in cities
- Beware altitude sickness in highlands
- Use licensed taxis
- Keep belongings secure in busy areas
Plan extra days for acclimatization before trekking.
🎒 What to Pack
- Layered clothing
- Sunblock & hat
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Rain jacket (Andes)
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Coast — mild & cloudy
- Andes — cool & dry (winter)
- Amazon — hot & humid
- Large altitude variations
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Arrive Cusco & acclimatize
- Day 2 — Sacred Valley (Pisac & Ollantaytambo)
- Day 3 — Train to Aguas Calientes
- Day 4 — Machu Picchu visit
- Day 5 — Return to Cusco / Lima flight
❓ FAQs
Is English spoken?
Common in tourist services — limited elsewhere.
Do I need to book Machu Picchu early?
Yes — tickets & train seats sell out in peak season.
Do I need cash?
Yes — especially in villages & markets.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 116
👮 Police 105
🔥 Fire 116
🩺 Tourist Assistance iPerú Offices
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