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Peru Travel Guide

Today in Peru: Good Friday (29 Mar)
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Season Note

Are March and April good months to visit Peru?

3

March

Shoulder
season

4

April

Shoulder
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Peru for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 26 to 33 USD

Tourist's budget
from 69 to 100 USD

Did you know?

The population of Peru is around 32.97 mil., which puts the country in 160. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Lima (PE) and Washington D.C. (US) is 3521 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Lima click here

Lima
Lima
Arequipa
Chiclayo
Iquitos
Trujillo
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
3521
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Peru on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution (plus additional regional warnings).

Update: 25 Mar 2024

Upcoming holidays

1 May 2024• Labour Day

29 June 2024• Feast of St Peter and St Paul

Currency

Nuevo Sol (PEN) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 PEN
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.24923
4.01234
GBP
0.21297
4.69542
USD
0.26888
3.71915
Update: 29 Mar 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Peru

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Distance matrix
MilesLimaHuascarán National ParkCuzcoArequipaTrujilloIcaMachu PicchuCajamarca
Lima-191355474305164313354
Huascarán National Park191-470630137347425167
Cuzco355470-20160725545625
Arequipa474630201-764323234794
Trujillo305137607764-46856275
Ica164347255323468-224513
Machu Picchu31342545234562224-581
Cajamarca35416762579475513581-

A Brief History of Peru

Important historical events that significantly shaped the nation's trajectory throughout the centuries

Best Ways to Experience Peru

  • Cuisine
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 26 to 33 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 69 to 100 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Peru via the Prices link

Currency

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Nuevo Sol (PEN)

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Peru.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Take antimalarial meds
  • Prevent bug bites
Estimated relative risk of malaria in Peru

Umiarkowane

Areas with malaria

All departments <2000 m (6562 ft), including the cities of Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado and only the remote eastern regions of La Libertad and Lambayeque. None in the following areas: Lima Province; the cities of Arequipa, Ica, Moquegua, Nazca, Puno, and Tacna; the highland tourist areas (Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca); and along the Pacific Coast

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

None

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
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visiting flagPeru for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 90 days
  • Determined on arrival

Electricity

220V (60 Hz)

In Peru the standard voltage is 220V and the frequency is 60 Hz. Type A, C sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket AType A
socket CType C

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

160 / 231
Ranking
32 971 854
Amerindian 45%, mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 37%, white 15%, black, Japanese, Chinese

Area

161 / 232
Ranking
496.2 thous. mi²
It is approximately 13% of the territory of United States.

Life expectancy

154 / 221
Ranking
75
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 72.8women 77.2

Median age

155 / 222
Ranking
29.1
Average age of population expressed in years.men 28.3women 29.9

Population growth

155 / 224
Ranking
0.88%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

146 / 210
Ranking
94.5%
Ability to read, write and count.men 97%women 92%

GDP

136 / 194
Ranking
11 874 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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