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Entry ChecklistEntry Checklist

  • Valid passport with at least six months validity

Health & VaccinationsHealth & Vaccinations

  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travel to jungle areas. Altitude sickness is a risk in the Andes.
  • Healthcare: Private clinics in Lima and Cusco offer good quality care. Public facilities are often crowded. Travel insurance is essential.
  • Travel insurance is highly recommended.

Safety & SecuritySafety & Security

  • Crime: Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and bag snatching, is common in tourist areas. Express kidnappings can occur.
  • Areas to Avoid: Avoid walking alone at night in cities. Be cautious in border areas with Colombia and Ecuador.
  • Emergency Numbers:
    • Police: 105
    • Ambulance: 106
    • Fire: 116

Local Laws & EtiquetteLocal Laws & Etiquette

  • Important Laws: Drug trafficking carries long prison sentences. It is illegal to export pre-Columbian artifacts.
  • Cultural Etiquette: A handshake is a common greeting. It is polite to ask for permission before taking photos of people, especially indigenous communities.

Money & CurrencyMoney & Currency

  • Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
  • Exchange Info: ATMs are widely available in cities. Currency can be exchanged at banks, hotels, and casas de cambio.
  • Typical Costs: A meal at a mid-range restaurant can cost around 30-60 PEN.
  • Payment Methods: Credit cards are accepted in tourist areas. Cash is necessary for smaller towns and markets.

TransportationTransportation

  • Getting Around: Long-distance buses are the most common way to travel between cities. Domestic flights are also available. Taxis and ride-sharing apps are common in cities.
  • Driving Requirements: An International Driving Permit is recommended. Driving is on the right.

CommunicationCommunication

  • Languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
  • Internet & Mobile: Mobile phone coverage is good in populated areas. SIM cards are easy to purchase.
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