Peru: main airports
Peru is served by several international airports: Lima Jorge Chávez, the country's main hub, Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete, gateway to Machu Picchu, Arequipa Rodríguez Ballón and Iquitos Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta, in the heart of the Amazon.
The country offers an incredible variety of landscapes: from the Andes to the Amazon rainforest, from Inca archaeological sites to the coastal desert.
Peru: recommended activities
Peru: visa and entry requirements
Citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, Japan and most nationalities do not need a tourist visa for stays generally up to 90 days (maximum 183 days every 365).
A passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond the date of departure from Peru is required: the airline can deny boarding without meeting this requirement.
Peru: safety
Lima, Cusco and Arequipa are generally safe in the central tourist areas, with the usual precautions against pickpocketing typical of any major city.
Always check your country's updated travel advisories, especially for travel in rural or remote areas.
Peru: health situation
Vaccinations against hepatitis A and B, typhoid and yellow fever are generally recommended for those visiting the Amazon. In Cusco and high-altitude areas (over 2,500 metres) altitude sickness (soroche) is common: stay well hydrated, avoid alcohol and heavy meals in the first 24-48 hours and, if needed, consult a doctor for pharmacological prophylaxis before departure.
In the Amazon region, antimalarial prophylaxis is useful.
Peru: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the Peruvian sol (PEN). The official language is Spanish, alongside Quechua and Aymara in the Andean regions.
Always agree on the taxi fare before departing outside Lima, where meters are not standard; apps such as Uber, Cabify and InDrive are common in the main cities.
