Health
matters |
| Only
drink bottled or previously boiled water.
Be careful with raw vegetables and fruits. Avoid eating from street
vendors.
Rest on the first day of your arrival to the Highlands, and consume
light meals to prevent altitude illness (soroche). Drinking "coca
tea" is recommended.
If you travel to the Highlands or to the Jungle, make sure to carry
insect repellent and a raincoat.
To obtain medical services, contact the staff of your hotel or travel
agent. |
Banks
& Money exchange |
| Banking
hours in Peru are normally from Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In addition, most banks open for the public half day on Saturdays. In
the streets of the main cities there are teller machines installed by
the different banks.
It is recommended that money should be exchanged in hotels, banks and
authorized money exchange offices (Service hours: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
approximately). The exchange rate against the US Dollar is variable.
Inquire before changing your money. For exchanging other currencies
inquiry at money exchange offices |
Lodging
& Travel agencies |
| There
are lodging establishments of various types and cost. In the high tourist
season (June to October ) it is recommended to make advanced reservations
for your whole trip.
Travel agencies can facilitate your travel throughout Peru. Hire the
services of those accredited with the National Tourism Board or Sunat
(Goberment Tax Administrator) in Lima. Do not hire services offered
by individuals appearing in the vicinity of airports and main squares,
as this method of selling is prohibited. |
Taxis
and public transportation |
It
is recommended that taxis should be from taxi companies (which are requested
by phone) or those authorized by the municipalities (in Lima they are
painted yellow and some of them have a lighted sign over the roof).
Taxi meters are not used in Peru, therefore the price must be negotiated
before going into the taxi. Ask where you are staying about the average
fares to your destination.
At airports, it is advisable to hire the services of taxis authorized
by the management authority. |
Tranportation
by air & by land |
There
are flights and connections from Lima to all the main cities of Peru except
for Huancayo, Huaraz and Ica, where you can go by road using inter-provincial
buses.
The inter-provincial bus service covers all destinations in Peru, except
for certain cities in the Jungle.
Inquire into the comfort available depending on the fare paid; and whether
or not the service is non-stop. |
The
tourist rail service covers two routes: |
*Puno
- Cusco - Puno.
*Cusco - Machu-Picchu - Cusco
|
| Always
make reservations in advance !!! |
Airport
tax |
Domestic
flights: S/. 20,50.
International flights:: US$ 31,00.
Payment to be made in cash before boarding the flight.
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