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Peru Traveler Advice
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| Warnings (7) |
When to trek the highlands (Itineraries)
May is the best month to climb the highlands (Colca Canyon and Cordillera Blanca are the famous routes) especially because during this month, the mountains are very lush and the weather is just fine to...Read full tip...
How to avoid the crowds (Itineraries)
If you want to avoid the crowds, go to Machu Picchu on April when it is off-peak and prices for goods and services are still relatively cheap. The weather, on the other hand, is cool but dry and...Read full tip...
Trekking the Inca Trail (Itineraries)
If you are going to arrange a trek to the Inca Trail from Cusco, prefer to schedule your hike between November and mid-April as the trail is not crowded during this time and the water supply in Peru is...Read full tip...
How to get a tan line (Itineraries)
If you want to get a tan, go to the beaches in Nasca, Lima and Arequipa between December and April. It’s summertime in these areas during these months, and so the weather is dry and hot (ranging...Read full tip...
Avoid the crowds in the beach (Warnings)
May to November are the less crowded months to swim in Lima’s beaches. Avoid going to the beaches between January and February if you do not want to share the shores with battalions of vacationing...Read full tip...
Jungle trekking (Itineraries)
April to October, the dry season, is the best time to trek the jungles in Peru as there are less mosquitoes around. The rivers are also in low tide during this period, giving trekkers a good peek at the...Read full tip...
Bring boots on a rainy season jungle trek (Itineraries)
If you are going to trek the jungles between November to March, remember that this is the wet season, and so it is advisable to wear Wellington boots as some of the pathways trudge through muddy areas...Read full tip...
Exchange rates (Shopping)
Nuevo sol is Peru’s currency, and the exchange rates are estimated at 3.13 nuevo sols per US $1. . Read full tip...
What coins and bills to avoid (Warnings)
Avoid five cent, one cent, and 200 nuevo sols as they are only accepted in banks and in big supermarkets. . Read full tip...
Beware of fake money (Warnings)
Beware of fake bills and coins as they are very common. To avoid getting fake money, familiarize yourself with all the denominations, especially 5 nuevo sol coins, and never hesitate to reject any coin...Read full tip...
Don’t accept any ripped bill (Warnings)
Don’t accept any ripped bill as this will not be accepted anywhere except in banks. Do not try using it when paying as it may be confiscated and not returned to you. If you happen to get one, have...Read full tip...
Be careful when exchanging money (Warnings)
Be careful when exchanging money with money changers on the border (especially the one with Ecuador) and on the streets as they are notorious for giving foreigners fake money in exchange for the authentic...Read full tip...
What handicrafts to look for (Shopping)
When shopping in the markets and in souvenir shops, specifically look for the following products unique to Peru: Alpaca-wool products like pullovers and jackets. Sierra has all sorts of goods of this...Read full tip...
Watch out for fake Alpaca wool (Warnings)
Beware of “bamba” or fake alpaca wool products that are actually synthetic or just plain wool. If you are offered $8 for a jumper, for example, means that it is made of cheap materials such...Read full tip...