Travel & Discover

Also: Trujillo/Chan Chan on the north coast, Huaraz (trekking), Nazca Lines. Long-distance buses and domestic flights link regions.

• Andes (Cusco/Puno): dry season ca. May–Sep often clearer; rains Nov–Mar (wet trails, fewer crowds).
• Coast (Lima): Dec–Apr sunnier; winter cooler with garúa.
• Amazon: humid year-round; high water can change boat routes.
• El Niño / heavy rains and earthquake risk: follow local authority alerts.

Usual urban and travel caution. Check your home country’s official advice — we do not invent scenarios.

• In Lima: Miraflores/Barranco by day are common choices; be careful with isolated beaches and informal taxis.
• Cash and cards: cards are widely used in cities; keep some PEN for markets and buses.

Currency: sol (PEN). Rough FX for conversions below: ca. 3.5 PEN ≈ 1 USD (Numbeo-derived, Nov 2026; rates move).

“Turista” status (DL 1350 / Regulations): tourism/leisure only, no paid work. Maximum stay per the Regulations: 183 days accumulable within 365 days; generally not extendable. The stamp at entry may grant less (discretionary). Visa needs depend on nationality.

• Check the Andean Migration Card (virtual) and authorised stay; overstays: fine e.g. 0.1% of UIT per day (Migraciones guidance).
• Andean Community: special extension rules may apply — check the current Migraciones campaign.
• Valid passport; onward ticket often required.

• Machu Picchu: entry + train + bus; daily quotas — book early.
• Altitude: take it easy on day one in Cusco; coca tea is not a substitute for rest.
• Set lunch menus often beat tourist-strip dinners on value.
• Rain layer and layers for the Andes; insect repellent for the Amazon.