Peru

When to go Seasons, weather, festivals and crowds, month by month. 1 guide Entry and visas Passports, visas, travel authorizations and border rules. 1 guide Getting around Trains, buses, ferries, driving and airport transfers. 2 guides Money and costs Daily budgets, cards and cash, tipping and typical prices. 2 guides Health and safety Scams, safe areas, health care and emergencies. 1 guide Nature and outdoors Parks, hikes, beaches, wildlife and the seasons for each. 1 guide

Peru · Money and costs Food to Try in Peru: Dishes, Drinks, Regional Specialties and Prices Peru's food varies by region: raw fish marinated in lime on the coast, guinea pig and alpaca in the Andes, and river fish wrapped in leaves in the Amazon. Read guide Peru · Getting around Tipping in Peru: What to Leave at Restaurants, in Taxis, at Hotels and on Tours Tipping in Peru (propina in Spanish) is voluntary, and the amounts are small by US standards. Read guide Peru · Nature and outdoors Peru in 10 Days: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Ten days is enough to see Peru's best-known highlands if you build the route around altitude. Read guide Peru · Money and costs Money, Cards and ATMs in Peru: What to Carry and What to Decline Peru's currency is the sol (plural soles, written S/ or PEN), and it is what you will use for taxis, markets, snacks, tips and most daily spending. Read guide Peru · Health and safety Is Peru Safe for Travelers? Current Advice, Scams, Health Risks and Emergency Numbers Peru is manageable for first-time visitors who plan around a few specific risks. Read guide Peru · Getting around Getting Around Peru Peru's main tourist stops, Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, Puno, and Machu Picchu, sit hundreds of miles apart across coast, desert, and high Andes. Read guide Peru · Entry and visas Peru Entry Requirements for US Travelers US passport holders do not need a visa to enter Peru as tourists, and they do not need to apply for an electronic travel authorization before the trip. Read guide Peru · When to go Best Time to Visit Peru Peru's dry season runs from May to September, and that is the best time to visit for most travelers. Read guide