ACCESS
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AIR International
flights coming from Europe, United States and South America arrive daily
at Peru. Commercial airline companies operate all over the territory, at
modern airport facilities. BY
LAND The
Panamerican Highway links Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Chile, allowing arrivals and departures
from Peru in modern and comfortable
buses with reclinable bed seats, on
board service, bathroom and TV.
Over
the past years, the Peruvian government has been investing in the
construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of thousands of kilometers
of roads interconnecting the tourist
attractions and destinations across South America.
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TRAIN Arequipa,
Puno and Cusco are linked by the Andean train which runs from the
coastal city of Arequipa (2100m) to the Puno highplains (3800m),
across Andean valleys in Cusco (3400m), descending at 2000m on its way to
Machu Picchu to finally reach Aguas Calientes Station (cloudforest).
FOOD Peruvian
cuisine is known for excellence. Its unique ingredients and traditional plates,
together with the Novo Andino or New Andean movement, have turned Peru into a
top Gastronomic destination. What makes Peruvian cuisine so distinctive is the
combination of its rich natural resources with the traditions of
immigrant groups, and the bounty of three clearly different
regions: the coast and its desert, the Andean Mountains and the Amazon
jungle.
CURRENCY
AND CREDIT CARDS The
official currency in Peru is the Nuevo Sol. Dollars and euros can be
changed in Banks and Exchange establishments. The majority of
hotels, stores and restaurants accept most major credit cards. The best
way to obtain money is through ATMs (most of them work with Plus system
but there are also some that accept Star, Cirrus and Interlink). Most
banks have ATMs from where to withdraw money with international credit
cards.
HEALTH
SERVICE Hospitals,
clinics and drug stores are staffed with experienced professionals. The
Social Security Hospital with modern and well-equipped facilities is also available.
SAFETY The
National Police of Peru (PNP) has a special division known as the
Tourism Police, whose mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of
our visitors. They are usually located in places frequently visited by tourists.
