Tips for Tourists when visiting Peru

Tips for Tourists when visiting Peru

Language

The official language is Castilian Spanish Peru – Spanish. Other languages ​​are also spoken from the natives of the region, such as Quechua and Aymara. In some places in Peru you can communicate in English especially with people who provide tourist services.

Currency and Paymentscredit cards

The U.S. dollar is accepted in most shops, restaurants and gas stations at current exchange rate. The vast majority of the establishments accept credit cards: Visa, Master Card, Diners and American Express. Using Travelers checks is limited, please consult the establishment if they are accepted.

Electrical Energy

Electric current in Peru is 220 volts.

Most hotels of four and five star power of 110 volts and 220 volts.

Vaccines

It is advisable to be vaccinated against yellow fever when visiting the Amazon rainforest. The only specific and effective measures against the disease the vaccine is ten days before entering a risk zone. In some areas of the jungle require the submission of the license.

Immunization Office

• Jr. Independencia 121-Brena (Side Children’s vaccine against yellow feberHospital)
Open: Monday to Saturday from 08:15 a.m. at 12:45 p.m.
• Jorge Chavez International Airport (Callao) Floor 1.
Open: Monday to Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Hospital Nacional 2 de Mayo “International Immunization Center”
Open: Monday to Saturday from 07:30 a.m. to 01:30 p.m.

Tourist Visa to enter Peru

It is not required for citizens of most countries of America and Western Europe. Citizens of Bolivia, Ecuador and Chile do not need passport or visa to visit certain regions of Peru. In this case the authorized term of stay is 90 days (extendable by Immigration authorities). Check with the Peruvian diplomatic representation in their country for more information.

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