FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PERU

Here you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning the tourism destinations of Peru.

Transportation - Currency/Money exchanging - Internet/Photos - Phone calls/Voltage - Health - Inkatrail/Trekking - Travelling in Peru - Luggage/Clothing - Climate - Language - Accommodation - Shopping

• Do I have to consider anything concerning my international flight? Is there a departure tax to pay?
• Which is the best means of transportation for travelling within the country?
• Are busses recommended/safe?
• Are there any train connections in Peru?
• Are there any means of public transportation within the cities?
• Can I get a rental car for my journey through Peru?

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• What is the official currency in Peru?
• Where can I change money?
• Will my credit card by accepted in Peru?
• Can I withdraw money from any ATM in Peru?
• Can I pay with travellers cheques in Peru?

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• Are there any internet cafes in Peru?
• Can I download the photos from my digital camera anywhere?
• Can I take photos at any place I want?

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• Which voltage/power sockets are used in Peru?
• Can I use my European mobile phone to make calls?
• What is the cheapest way to call Europe?

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• Which vaccinations are recommended/needed for travelling in Peru?
• Is there anything I need to take special care of?
• What is altitude sickness? How can I prevent it and what can I do against it?
• What can I do in case of illness in Peru?
• Is it necessary to take Malaria prophylaxis when travelling to Peru?

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• Can I hike the Inca trail in rainy season?
• Do I have to book the Inca trail in advance?
• When is the best season to hike the Inca trail?
• Are there any alternatives to the commonly known Inca trail?
• Where and when can I do the best trekking?

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• Which documents am I required to take with me during my journey to and in Peru?
• How safe is travelling in Peru?
• Is it common to bring little gifts and presents to the local, poorer inhabitants?
• Am I expected to tip in Peru?

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• Can I store my luggage at any safe place during my participation in the Inca trail or a rainforest program?
  
• What clothes should I take with me for my journey?

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• When is the best season for travelling to Peru?
• What sort of climate should I expect along the coast?
• What sort of climate should I expect in the highlands?
• What sort of climate should I expect in the rainforest?

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• Is Peru a good country in which to learn Spanish?
• Do you have to speak Spanish to be able to travel around Peru without problems?

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• What can I expect in regards to accommodation in Peru?
  
• Do I have to reserve my accommodation in advance?

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• What can I buy better and cheaper in Peru than at home?
• What should I bring with me from Europe?

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