Peru Traveler Advice

Enfant Terrible

  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...

Enfant Terrible

Avoid five cent, one cent, and 200 nuevo sols as they are only accepted in banks and in big supermarkets. . Read full tip...

Enfant Terrible

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...

Enfant Terrible

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...

Enfant Terrible

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...

Team Everest

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...

Team Everest

Pre-Columbian jewelry and pottery are considered national treasures, so do not buy handicrafts that look like them (even if they are fake) since it is illegal to sell or buy these items or goods that...Read full tip...