- To travel to Peru needs a passport valid for at least three months although it is advisable to take six months.

 - Robberies are common in Lima and the great cities of the country so it is advisable not to carry too much cash, not wearing an expensive watch, mobile or not wearing flaunt money, jewelry or electronic items that could be stolen.

 - If possible avoid walking at night in Lima due to the high rate of theft and crime.

 - It's important to take out travel insurance with maximum coverage we can. It is not nothing happening but it's always better safe than sorry.

 - The official language is Spanish in Peru.

 - It's advisable to photocopy all important documents in case we suffer a loss or theft (passport, credit cards, travelers checks).

 - Be careful with the luggage at the airport and not lose sight of.

 - Are common for small earthquakes that often have major consequences. If you find that people are scared or scream is when to worry it will not be a simple but an earthquake tremor. If you have the misfortune to suffer an earthquake is trying to move quickly out into the street to a place clear of buildings and if we can not stay under the lintel of a door and hope it goes.

 - Depending on the region you visit is advisable to :

  - Sportswear and comfortable if you travel to the coast.

  - Hat, comfortable clothing, but long sleeves and mosquito repellent in the area of the Amazon.

  - For mountainous areas, though light and comfortable clothing ready to withstand low temperatures.

 - Peru's official currency is the sun, although in many restaurants, hotels and major shopping dollars support small businesses we do not admit it.

 - In many businesses can use a credit card, preferably VISA is the most accepted.

 - Bargaining is common in small businesses.

 - Care for handicraft shopping is not allowed to take antiquities out of the country. Many retailers claim to sell original pieces by charging a high price when in reality they are mere copies.

 - To enter Peru is necessary to be vaccinated against yellow fever, diphtheria, tetanus and polio and is recommended to do well against typhoid, cholera, hepatitis A and B.

 - If you intend to travel to the Amazon region will be convenient to carry in your suitcase as a mosquito repellent in summer abound and are very annoying.

 - It's also appropriate to bring sunscreen, a small kit with the most basic, an antidiarrheal, the medication they need if they suffer from some chronic ailment and remedy for altitude if we visit the Andes or a population above 3,000 meters.

 - It's appropriate to drink bottled water to avoid the risk of gastric problems very uncomfortable to enjoy the holidays. Make sure if you buy on the street that the bottle is sealed because there's lots of picaresque.

 - Nor should avoid ice drinks accompanied by the same problem as above.

 - Given the frequent cases of spontaneous diarrhea is appropriate to carry in your backpack or purse a bit of toilet paper.

 - It would be desirable to get a dental checkup before the trip because if we travel to places a certain altitude can be accentuated oral health and caries simple holiday we can become bitter.

 - Raw foods and street food stalls are very tempting at the same time dangerous so much better not to tempt fate.

 - If you have respiratory or heart problems avoid climbing at altitudes above 2,000 meters because their ailments are accentuated and may arise altitude sickness called that causes headaches and acute pulmonary edema.

 - Peru has a varied climate depending on the region we visit. It's usually a mild climate with little rain in winter and moderate heat in summer.

 - In Lima we find an average temperature of 25 degrees in summer and 13 º in winter.

 - In mountainous areas is often quite cold and dry with temperatures often exceed 15 degrees during the day and be around 5 at night.

 - In the jungle the climate is tropical with plenty of heat and temperatures between 25 º and 30 º.

 - If you rent a vehicle to move around the country will need an international driving permit.

 - If traveling by taxi meter remember that there are making it necessary to negotiate the price beforehand to avoid surprises. Try also make sure that the taxi is "legal" since there is much intrusion and many use to commit crime.

 - To move around within the country, the plane is a good choice much more comfortable than the bus and not too expensive.

 - The mobile phone coverage is nil or very bad in the jungle and mountainous areas and good in the big cities of the country.

 - To call Spain from Peru you have to dial 0034 followed by subscriber's number.

 - Peru To call should dial the prefix 0051 followed by the prefix of the region.

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