Plan Your Trip to Peru

1. Before You Go
2. Visas, Customs and Border Crossings
3. Peru Travel Basics
4. Getting Around Peru

5. Where to Stay in Peru
6. Peruvian Cuisine
7. Health and Safety
8. Maps and Geography of Peru

Before You Go

Find out what you need to do before going to Peru, including visa information, packing tips and travel vaccinations.

• Top 10 Reasons to Visit Peru
• Before You Go to Peru
• Vaccinations for Peru
• Classic Peru Itinerary
• Register Your Trip to Peru

Visas, Customs and Border Crossings

Find out what kind of visa you need for Peru (probably a simple Tarjeta Andina de Migración), as well as customs regulations and border crossing information.

• Do You Need a Tourist Visa for Peru?
• How to Fill Out the Tarjeta Andina
• How to Get a Replacement Tarjeta Andina
• Peruvian Customs Regulations
• Peru Border Crossing Basics

Peru Travel Basics

Getting to grips with the simple things can make a huge difference when you arrive in Peru. Help make your Peruvian adventure hassle-free with these general tips for traveling in Peru.

• Tips for Traveling in Peru on a Budget
• A Guide to Tipping in Peru
• The Art of Haggling in Peru
• Peruvian Greetings and Introductions

• Peruvian Currency Guide
• A More Rewarding Peru Experience
• Electricity in Peru
• Internet in Peru

Getting Around Peru

Getting around Peru is an adventure in itself, whether you're traveling by air, land or water. Find out how to travel in Peru using everything from modern airlines and luxury buses to riverboats and mototaxis.

• Types of Public Transport in Peru
• Domestic Airlines in Peru
• Traveling in Peru by Bus
• Taxis in Peru

• Mototaxis in Peru
• Trains in Peru
• Guide to Lima Airport

Where to Stay in Peru

Peru has accommodation options to suit all budgets and all styles of travel, from luxury jungle lodges to backpacker hostels.

• Types of Accommodation in Peru
• The Best Historic Hotels in Cusco
• Las Casitas del Colca in Peru

Peruvian Cuisine

Peru has a huge range of regional dishes and interesting drinks, but deciphering the menu can be a little tricky. If you don't know a lomo saltado from a causa rellena, it's time to learn the lingo...

• Lunch in Peru
• Savory Snacks in Peru
• Peruvian Food
• Ceviche 101
• All About Pisco

Health and Safety

Peru is not a dangerous country to visit, but all nations have their potential pitfalls. Find out how to stay safe when you're on the road in Peru.

• Vaccinations for Peru
• Yellow Fever in Peru
• Dengue Fever in Peru

• Altitude Sickness in Peru
• Opportunistic Theft in Peru
• Swindles and Scams in Peru

Maps and Geography of Peru

Get to know the lay of the land with our maps of Peru and general geographical information.

• Where is Peru Located?
• Maps of Peru
• Geography of Peru: Coast, Mountains and Jungle
• Departments of Peru