Many people visit Peru every year. Many come to see Machu Picchu, or other sites around the country. If you are thinking of travelling to Peru, we will provide some information on how to get ready for your trip. We hope that this will be of help for your 2014 trip or when coming alone or with family or friends.
One important thing to consider is if you need a visa to come to Peru. See this for more information on Visa stuff.
Make sure that when you pack you bring everything you will need while here. If going to Cusco, it would be a good idea to bring clothes for different types of weather, since Cusco can get hot or cold and its weather can change quickly. It is also a good idea to bring a hat to protect you from the sun. Sun block can be purchased here as well. If going on the Inca Trail, you should bring hiking boots or shoes. You can get rain ponchos here.
You can change money in Peru, either at the airport when you arrive or in several other places. There are money changing houses, and also money changers outside on some streets. Banks can also change money.
The food in Peru has been voted the best in the world for 2 years in a row. Peru has a wide variety of food. Some popular dishes are ceviche, pollo a la brasa, and in some areas, baked guinnea pig (cuy al Horno). There are international restaurants in major cities.
You might be wondering about what to do in Peru. There are many things to see here, from Inca and pre-Inca ruins, to colonial buildings, scenic land, and more. All parts of Peru have things to see and do. The city of Arequipa is near the Colca Canyon, which is the deepest canyon in the world. Lake Titicaca is home to man-made islands inhabited by an Aymara speaking people group.
If going to Cusco in 2014, you may be wondering about altitude sickness. You can’t really know if you will get it until you come, but it is usually not serious. Read this for more information on altitude sickness.
If you are going on the Inca Trail in 2014, it is a good idea to get tickets in advance, because they can be sold out for months ahead. See information on how to get an Inca Trail permit.
If you are wondering about something else, see our frequently asked questions to visit Peru.
