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USEFULL INFORMATION

ACCESS

BY 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.

BY 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. 

LANGUAGES AND DIALECTS

60% of the population speaks Spanish and 36% Quechua, the native language. The other 4% speaks secondary languages such as Aymara and other dialects from the Amazon jungle.

ELECTRIC POWER

The electricity in Peru is 220 volts, 60 Hz. Although most four and five stars hotels offer 110 volts plugs, it is recommendable to carry an adaptor for flat plugs. 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Telefonica del Peru is the major telecommunications company, providing local and international call service through home and mobile phones. Phone calls at public cabins are available at less expensive prices. 

INTERNET

Public internet cabins with well-equipped computers and internet access are available everywhere at a cost of one Sol an hour.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

The most important tourist destinations in Peru can be divided into Cultural and Natural:

- Cultural: Encounter with Andean cultures through interaction with local communities, their traditions, customs, art and food, as well as their magical archaeological legacy.

- Natural: Encounter with the flora and fauna of three different regions; engagement in adventure activitities such as trekking, mountain biking excursions, rafting, 4x4 expeditions, etc.

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