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