See what the experts are saying about Peru. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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The best historic architecture
Colonial Lima: The old center of Lima Centro preserves a wealth of fine colonial-era buildings that have survived fires, earthquakes, and decades of inattention. Churches include San Pedro (the best-preserved example of early colonial religio... Continue reading »
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The best websites
www.peru.info: The most comprehensive official Peru site, recently revamped, is the website of PromPerú. It has detailed sections on Peruvian history, festivals, trip-planning, and outdoor "adrenaline rushes," all with extensive pull-down men... Continue reading »
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The best reason for bragging rights
Taking the High Road: The Ferrocarril Central Andino, called the "Tren Macho," is the highest railway in the world, climbing to more than 4500m (15,000 ft.) on the way from Lima to Huancayo in the Central Highlands. Unfortunately, the passeng... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Mesmerizing Peru -- a land of pre-Columbian ruins and lost cities, Andes Mountains and Amazon jungle -- is a destination that many first-time travelers may know little about, beyond the famed Machu Picchu. This guide details everything you ne... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- There's an office in Lima at Jr. de la Unión 630 (tel. 01/428-9779); it's open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. There are other offices at Av. Larco 747-753, Miraflores, Lima (tel.01/ 444-4239); and Av. Paseo de la R... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
Before You Go Peru doesn't maintain national tourism offices abroad, so your best official source of information before you go is www.peru.info, the website of PromPerú (Commission for the Promotion of Peru). Peruvian embassies and consula... Continue reading »
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When to go
Peak Season Peak travel season for foreigners is in great part determined by weather. Peru experiences two very distinct seasons, wet and dry -- terms that are much more relevant than "summer" and "winter." Peru's high season for travel co... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
January Entrega de Varas, Cusco. Community elders (yayas) designate the highest authorities of their villages in this pre-Columbian festival, which is celebrated with chicha (fermented maize beer) and llonque (sugar-cane alcohol); the mayo... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Bus You can travel overland to Peru through Ecuador, Bolivia, or Chile. Although the journey isn't short, Lima can be reached from major neighboring cities. If traveling from Quito or Guayaquil, you'll pass through the major northern co... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Entry Requirements For an up-to-date, country-by-country listing of passport requirements around the world, go to the "Foreign Entry Requirement" Web page of the U.S. State Department at http://travel.state.gov. Citizens of the United S... Continue reading »
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Getting around
Because of its size and natural barriers, including difficult mountain terrain, long stretches of desert coast, and extensive rainforest, Peru is complicated to navigate. Train service is very limited, covering only a few principal tourist ro... Continue reading »
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Money
On the whole, Peru is inexpensive by North American and European standards, although it is slightly more expensive than its Andean neighbors, Ecuador and Bolivia. Peruvians tend to haggle over prices and accept that others haggle also, except... Continue reading »
Peru Travel Experiences
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Lima to Cusco...
28.12.05We arrived at Heathrow thanks to Steve, only to find a possible delay on our first flight! Luckily the delay was only short, and... Continue reading »
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The lost city of the Inkas
Hola amigos!Well I finally made it! 24 hours from the time I left Windsor to the time I arrived in Puno. First mistake, do not... Continue reading »
