PERU INFORMATION

 

* Airport to Lima city 15 kms, to Miraflores 20 kms

* Local Airplanes. Lan Peru,Taca, Tans, Aerocontinente & Aviandina * Flights Lima to Cuzco are only in the morning in total 16 flights from Lima to Cuzco  starting at 05.30 a.m and ending at 10.30 a.m. first one leave a 05.30 a.m. last one at 10.30 a.m  * Visits to the Sacred Valley of the Inkas are: Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday from 09.00 a.m. until 17.00 p.m. Lunch incl. * The train Cuzco / Machupicchu leave daily at 06.00 a.m. ( 112kms = 3h ½ ) returning at 19.00  p.m. * The bus Lima Paracas leave daily at 7.30 a.m.  & 13.30 p..m ( 230 kms = 03 hrs )   * Pisco / Ica 60 kms = 01 hr departure any time * Bus Lima / Ica departure at 07.30 a.m. & 13.00  p.m. ( 04 hrs )* The Oveflight Ica / Nazca / Ica  first  one  at 07.00 a.m. last one 14.00 p.m. many flight daily it take 1h ½   * The plane from Lima / Nazca / Lima via   Ica,  leaves at 09.00 a.m. arriving to Ica and in Ica must to exchange for another airplane smaller for the Oveflight to Nazca, returning to Lima around 18.00 p.m. * Bus Lima / Nazca at 07.30 a.m & 13.30 p.m  royal class bus ( 08 hrs ) * Pisco / Nazca one bus daily at 16.00 p.m ( 03 hrs ) * Nazca / Arequipa by bus only night bus at 22.00 p.m ( 09 hrs ) * Arequipa / Puno by bus in the morning royal class at 08.00 a.m. ( 08 hrs ) * Arequipa /  Juliaca by plane 30’ by Aerocontinente, Lan Peru, Taca  Aviandina daily departures * Arequipa / Cuzco by plane 30’ by Aerocontinente, Lan Peru, Taca &  Aviandina daily departures just in the mornings * Cuzco / Puerto Maldonado by plane in the morning Aerocontinente, Tans  & Lan Peru  ( 20’  ) * Lima / Puerto Maldonado three flights daily Aerocontinente, Tans and Lan Peru

 

TIPS & TIDBITS TRAVEL

What does the traveller to PERU really need to know ? What should you bring ? Where should you go ? There are plenty of websites out there that will recommend that you don't drink the water, never venture out after dark, and so on. These are generic websites written for all parts of the world. Rather than making the same recommendations for Brazil, Japan and Afghanistan, www.perutouristinformation.com is a focused on Peru, provides accurate information about the  travelling in the country.

One thing that is true when travelling anywhere is that you should leave behind your preconceptions and prejudices - and enjoy the difference. Safety and the law The truth is, Peru is a very safe country, and you can relax while you are here. There is no reason to worry excessively about theft, violence or other crimes. That being said, it is always necessary to be careful when travelling abroad, and Peru is no exception - you can easily cause yourself problems or find trouble in Peru as you can anywhere. Peru is a society in the process of profound and far-reaching changes, and while this means that it is a very interesting time to spend in the country, it also means that in recent years the former perception of Peru as acompletely safe society has been dented. As in any developed country, you should take the usual precautions when you do not know the area. Women out alone after dark should take care or use a train, bus or taxi if possible. There are plenty of police boxes around major cities in case you do experience trouble, and the police are almost exclusively friendly and helpful when you're on the right side of the law. Don't expect too much English or other languages to be spoken, however! Do take care, however - avoid any contact with drugs, and try to avoid getting into trouble with the police in Peru as laws are quite strict: you can be detained for up to 23 years without charge, which could make a mess of any holiday. Laws regarding drugs are harsh, so do not get involved in any way whatsoever.

Health

The water in taps virtually anywhere is safe to drink, although it generally has more in common with a swimming pool than a mountain spring. Some rural areas may not have purified water, but in these cases it will usually be marked Agua sin gas ( no Gas ) or someone will point this out to you. You can safely drink the water in all cities and towns, and there is generally no need to worry about food either - although there are always exceptions. If a restaurant looks like somewhere you wouldn't want to eat, don't. Make sure that you get travel insurance before you come to Peru. Hospital treatment is expensive, so if you are coming even for a short stay, you should take out a good policy before leaving. For longer stays with a student visa, you can apply for national health insurance through your school or university.

THE GUIDE

Check through this section for generally anything that is useful for the traveller. Keep up to date with new events and news by checking the top page of the site or subscribe to the newsletter. Details of getting around Peru are in the Transport section, and a brief guide to the vagaries of Peru Accommodation and Food & Drink can be fairly helpful for the uninitiated. A guide to the Art & Culture of Peru is intended as a brief explanation of some of the things to look out for, not an in-depth analysis; similarly the History aims to give you a general overview so that you have a rough idea what sort of country you're heading into. finally, a simple explanation of the Language might help you learn a little about what Peru is, even if you decide not to do anything else about it. See the Regional Guide for some of the more interesting things that you should see (new articles added constantly). Feel free to contribute any suggestions you have of worthwhile places to visit.

WHAT TO BRING

What you bring to Peru will depend on what you want to do and how long you will stay. There is no need to bring large supplies of soap and toilet paper, razors and such like - these are of course all available in Peru. What you will need to consider: A Peruvian phrasebook/dictionary: if you can, bring a small Peruvian phrasebook and Spanish - English - Spanish dictionary. Electronic dictionaries are excellent and lightweight.Shoes: if you take over about 27cm shoes, you may have little choice in Peru. Although not as bad as it used to be, it is still difficult to find larger sizes outside of the major cities. Bring spares if planning a long-term stay. Clothing is less of a problem, but if you take extremely large clothing, again you may have a limited choice in Peru. Try to find out about your accommodation if you are staying long term accommodation can be cramped, particularly if you are staying in a large city, so you might want to bring less with you. Peru can be a little expensive if you are coming short term, but if you stay longer and work, salaries are generally poor and you can’t easily buy most of your requirements in the country. If you are coming short term, you should consider bringing more with you if on a limited budget.

Final advice

Peru is quite safe, but shit  happen anywhere, so use your common sense and you will be fine. My advice will be to be careful on the bus rides,  specially on cheap buses, with your stuffs (the ones you take with you into the bus, not the ones you store). Ask for a receipt when you store your big bagpack in the bus.

My second advice, leave your passport in the  hotel safe, also any credit cards and traveller checks you won't use. Why  take a chance when you can avoid the hassle of loosing your passport and money. Always ask for a receipt when you leave stuff  in the safe of a hotel.

My final advice, try to stay in a hotel near the mainsquare of the main cities as Cusco, Puno, Arequipa. So you won't need to take taxis to the hotel when you go out at night.
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A big Peruvian hug,