Peru Travel Guide

Peru is located in western South America, bordering Ecuador and Colombia in the north, Brazil in the east, Chile in the south, Bolivia in the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean in the west. The coastline is 2254 kilometers long. The Andes Mountains run through the north and south, and the mountains account for 1/3 of the country's area. Peru is also a country with multiple races, multiple languages and multiple cultures, and is the birthplace of ancient Inca culture. Its diverse natural environment, the Amazon jungle, the Inca ruins of the Andes plateau and Lake Titicaca, the highest in the world, make Peru one of the most visited countries in the world. The diversity of inhabitants and natural conditions provides for rich cultural exchange between different people, multiple land use methods, and a striking blend of cultures and landscapes. Therefore, tourists can choose freely.

Peru has also been regarded as the most mysterious country in South America. There are many mysteries that cannot be solved here: the Machu Picchu ruins, the Nazca Line, etc., which attract tourists again and again. In 1983, UNESCO included Machu Picchu on the World Heritage List.

At the same time, the local ethnic groups have always retained their unique living customs. For hundreds of years, the Inca people have not changed. They have lived in their own world as if they have been separated from time. Wearing colorful woolen hats on top of your head, participating in ancient rituals, holding exquisite hemp ropes, driving away groups of alpacas. They live calmly and firmly, and aloof in the Andes Mountains.

On the other hand, Peru is also a paradise for wild animals. This country has all the natural resources on the earth, including mountains, coasts, rainforests, hills, lakes, etc. This unique environment is suitable for the survival of many organisms. Of course, the most well-known ones are alpacas ("grass mud horses"), and flamingos, cormorants, seagulls and other creatures have also added vitality to Peru.

August to October is the best tourist season. Moreover, during the coastal summer (late December to early April of the following year), many Peruvians go to the beach, when the cloudy weather becomes clear and the sun breaks through the clouds. In the Andean region, the cool, dry season is from May to September, which is also the peak period for tourism. The mountains may be very cold at night, but you can enjoy the bright sunshine throughout the day. The rainy season on the plateau is from October to May, with the worst weather coming from January and February. It always rains in the hot and humid Amazon rainforest, and the driest months are from June to September. However, even in the wettest seasons (December to May), each rain does not last for several hours.

Visa and transit

Visitors from European countries, the United States and Canada do not need to apply for a visa. Armed with a valid passport, people in these countries apply for a travel card that is valid for 90 days. After paying US$20 and purchasing a return ticket, you can get a 30-day travel period. There is no need to check a vaccination certificate when entering Peru, but tourists need a yellow fever vaccine certificate when entering the rainforest. When leaving the country, you need to pay departure taxes, etc. In addition, flight taxes are paid on domestic flights.

Due to the fact that Peru has no direct route to China, tourist routes to Peru must transit through Madrid, Spain, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, or New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto and other places. The main means of transportation to the international airport is by taxi or tour charter.

Trains are one of the main means of transportation for Peruvian locals. There is a convenient railway transportation system between the three cities of Arequipa, Puno and Cusco in southern Peru, which ensures the provision of seats and passenger tickets. Tickets for the Puno-Cus line can be purchased in any of the cities of Puno, Cusco and Copaca in Bolivia.

There are no trains available between Cusco and Lima, but buses and trams are also good options. Most taxis in Peru do not have meters installed, so it is often necessary to bargain with the driver before setting out.

There are no trains available between Cusco and Lima, but buses and trams are also good options. There are long-distance buses between many cities at reasonable prices and a very comfortable environment. It is the best choice for tourists to travel.

There are large taxi rows in hotels and airports, but the fares are slightly more expensive but safe and comfortable. Tipping is free for taxis. Luggage is 900 soles per piece. The hostel is 10$Cts%$, usually with an additional debit slip, and you can pay an additional 5$Cts%$to the waiter, and 300Soles per day for other services.

Tip: Most local taxis in Peru are yellow. Tourists should recognize them and do not take local black taxis without authorization. They are expensive and risky.

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Accommodation in Peru hotels are generally not expensive. A simple bed does not exceed US$10 per night, and a budget hotel is about US$15 per person/day). At the LORETO Hotel, rooms are always in short supply, not only due to the large number of tourists, but also closely related to its location with international routes passing through Miami Airport and business dealings with the BRAZILIAN AMAZON area. Recommended hotel: Sheraton Lima Hotel & Convention Center Sheraton Lima Convention Center) Address: Paseo De La Republica 170, Lima, 1 Reason for recommendation: This casino hotel is located in Lima, close to the Lima Art Museum and Exhibition Park. Garden Hotel Address: R Rivera Navarrete 450, Lima, LIMA 27 Reason for recommendation: This hotel is located near San Isidro in Lima, close to Bakque El Olivar and Huaca Buyana.

Food Peruvian cuisine can be roughly divided into two major categories: the coastal area represented by Lima is mainly spicy, with the main ingredients being fish, seafood, chicken and potatoes. Most of the practices are cold, steamed and grilled; mountainous dishes represented by Cusco are mainly sweet, with the main ingredients being beef, mutton and potatoes, and are mainly stewed, stewed and fried. Many Peruvians also like to eat French and Spanish food. In general, Peruvians particularly like peppers and spices.

Peruvian cuisine originated from the accidental blend of Spanish and local cuisine, both of which have developed greatly and, more importantly, have been profoundly influenced by many other culinary traditions. Under the influence of slaves from Africa, China who lived in central Peru in the last century, and Italians, today's delicious and diverse Peruvian cuisine was formed.

Peruvians pay attention to crispy dishes, focusing on small quantity and quality of dishes. Generally, they do not like to be too salty and love sweetness. The staple food likes to eat rice, and also likes to taste pasta varieties; non-staple food likes to eat seafood such as fish and shrimp, and likes to eat beef, pork, chicken, duck and eggs; vegetables like onions, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, bell peppers, etc.; I like to use pepper powder, pepper, fish meal, monosodium glutamate, lemon juice, etc. for seasonings.

Famous local dishes include: "Sankechado" stewed with beef, sweet potatoes and plantains;"Chuni" fried with dry potatoes;"Chupe", a sweet and salty shrimp vegetable soup. Traditional drinks in Peru are Chicha and Pisco, which are brewed from corn and grapes respectively. Generally speaking, Indians in mountainous areas like to drink Chicha and coca tea, and residents in coastal cities like to drink Pisco, wine, fruit wine, beer, etc.; they also like to drink coffee, cocoa, cola, mineral water; they also like to drink fragrant tea. I love grapes, bananas, mangoes, watermelons and other fruits.

Entertainment nightlife Peru is equivalent to most South America, with many dance halls and bars that draw night owls almost every night. Because in most Latin American countries, the two sides do not start until very late, and may continue until the sun comes up. Because in most Latin American countries, the two sides do not start until very late, and may continue until the sun comes up. There are also many plays, live music events, and folk activities.

Gambling casinos bloom all over Lima, and there are gambling casinos in slightly larger hotels. The number of gambling casinos in prosperous areas far exceeds that of nightclubs. This may be the nightlife that Peruvians prefer.

As night falls, tourists and local residents enter the gambling ground and sit for hours at a time. The most common method of gambling in gambling venues is gambling venues. Although the minimum amount of money you can pull each time is one penny, there are many ways to raise money. No player does not want to win. Under normal circumstances, 100 yuan or 200 yuan will soon enter the gambling venues. Winning money mostly depends on luck. The probability of winning the big prize is very low. Being lucky to win a thousand yuan at a time is usually only a few hundred yuan. On the night when I left Lima, I sat in the gambling ground for 3 hours. I wanted to make some contributions to Lima and was prepared to lose 500 yuan. However, I was lucky and finally won 260 yuan. There are more middle-aged and elderly local people who often enter gambling casinos. Maybe they have nothing to do after retirement, but the pension they have earned after working for a lifetime will slowly enter the gambling casinos.

All kinds of good wine are drunk for free in the gambling market, especially some whisky, which costs tens of dollars a bottle. You can drink it with your heart open in the gambling market as long as you can drink it. In order to attract customers, the casino also provides food. Free eating and drinking in gambling casinos, on the surface, gamblers take advantage, but the money they give away is also increasing.

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Shopping The Inca Gift Market in Lima, Peru sells ornaments made of copper, silver, Turkish jade, etc. with Inca cultural characteristics, as well as APACA wool carpets, a specialty in Peru's mountainous areas, etc., which are quite commemorative. In addition, leather products such as money bags, belts, and handbags with patterns on the book, as well as handmade folk crafts and clay products made by people living in forest and mountainous areas, are also quite unique.

Because it is close to the sea, Peru's main delicacies are seafood. The most famous ones are spicy fish fillets, marinated seafood, Parama scallops and fresh shrimp platters. Local specialties include purple corn paste, Lima egg snack, milk porridge and Madame Pepa sugar. In terms of beverages, locals recommend dark Chicha, as well as the world-famous Pisco Sour, a cocktail made with Pisco, Peruvian lemon and sugar.

The coast of Peru has one of the four major fishing grounds in the world. Anchovies are a famous specialty here. The cold current in Peru has dropped the water temperature, brought in nutrients such as nitrates, and promoted the proliferation of fish bait such as plankton, thereby attracting more than 800 economic fish, especially cold-water fish such as shad, to gather in an area within a radius of 200 nautical miles.

Local shopping mainly focuses on Inca handicrafts, mainly gold, silver, copper, leather products, camel wool products, and wood products.

Peru's specialty is fine, soft alpaca wool, which can be woven into sweaters and capes; the Mercado Fruit Market is the largest fruit trading market in Lima.

tips Health: After entering Peru and then entering other countries, you need to get vaccinated or prepare a yellow book. Guests can go to the local health and epidemic prevention station in China. You can also apply abroad, but the cost is higher.

Airport tax: $4 inland. International airport tax is $25.

Contraband: Drug smuggling and drug abuse are one of the major problems facing the Peruvian government and society. Peru's anti-drug laws are very strict, prohibiting the possession and marketing of various drugs such as cocaine and marijuana. Foreign offenders will not be deported but will face trial and imprisonment in Peru. To this end, remember not to accept arbitrary commissions and bring items, packages or gifts in and out of Peru. You may be arrested for being deceived into carrying contraband.

Bringing firearms, explosives, chemicals and cash worth more than $10,000 into the country without declaration will also be severely punished by the law.

Peru strictly prohibits the taking of cultural relics and items of historical value out of the country, and violators will be punished with heavy penalties and even imprisonment.

Carrying animal and plant samples out of the country requires a special permit issued by the National Institute of Natural Resources of Peru. National Institute of Natural Resources of Peru Tel: 00-51-1-2243298; website: www.inrena.gov.pe) Luggage: According to the regulations of various airlines, each group member can check in luggage for free and the weight of each piece shall not exceed 35 kilograms); the size of hand luggage shall not exceed 35CMX23CMX36CM, i.e. 22 inches X9 inches X14 inches).

Hotel: The hotel does not provide personal toiletries such as toothbrushes, slippers, etc., please bring your own. Please request the hotel business card immediately after checking in to the hotel in case of emergency needs.

Traveler's cheques: Traveler's cheques are not widely used in Peru. You can sometimes encounter trouble cashing traveler's checks at the bank. The conversion fee is at least 2-5%.

Altitude sickness: There are some attractions in Peru with an altitude of more than 3400 meters, such as the ancient city of Cusco and Machu Picchu. People living in low-altitude areas are prone to altitude reactions such as headaches and shortness of breath when they go there. Therefore, tourists should try to avoid strenuous exercise during play, ensure adequate sleep, and should not drink alcohol or overeat.

Taboo: Peruvians avoid "December" and "Friday". I think these are all unlucky numbers and dates, and encounter them will surely lead to great disaster. They hate crows. They believe that crows are an ominous bird, giving people the impression of bad luck and disaster. They taboo giving swords as gifts. Think that giving these things means cutting off the friendship. They avoid oddly shaped foods such as sea cucumbers in their diet.