Welcome To The Land Of The Incas
Things To Know
- Highlights – Rainbow Mountain, Machu Picchu, Huacachina, Cusco
- Language – Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
- Currency – Peruvian Sol (PEN)
- Power Outlets – Peru uses power plug and socket types A & C. The standard voltage is 220 V, with a standard frequency of 60 Hz. I always travel with a universal adapter to ensure I can keep all my devices and batteries fully charged.
- Safety – Peru is a generally safe country to visit. However, visitors are advised to take extra care to avoid pickpocketing and theft in crowded tourist hotspots.
- Water Safety – The tap water in Peru is not safe to drink. You should drink and brush your teeth with bottled or treated water only while in Peru. I travel with a LARQ purifying water bottle just to be safe.
- Transportation – Uber and Taxis are available in Lima and Cusco.
Best Time To Go
The best time to visit Peru is from May through October. This dry season makes conditions ideal for trekking. However, you will also experience the biggest crowds during this time.
Visiting Peru between November and April offers less crowded attractions but increases the chances of rainy weather. The two wettest months of the year being January and February.
If you are visiting the Amazon, you will see the most rain from November through March. However, the showers often pass, opening up to clear skies. Also, it is a rainforest; rain is always a possibility, but it should not keep you from going to enjoy the amazing plants, and wildlife Peru has to offer.
