PERU

ALTITUDE
The majority of great sites and cities in Peru are in altitude except the coast and the Amazonia. Some examples of the high altitude are: Arequina at 2,200 m, Cuzco at 3,400 m and Puno/Titicaca Lake at 3,800/4,000 m.

EMBASSY IN FRANCE

CRAFTS

BEVERAGES
The “Pisco Sour”, a very sophisticated and delicious cocktail, has become the national after hour drink. Avoid the “pisco sour” sold in bottle in supermarkets. Peruvian beers chose Cristal and Pilsen. Some wines such as Tacama start to be known for their quality. And of course the mate made of coca leaves served generally in the Andean area. Mate helps to fight altitude syndrome.

CREDITS CARDS

WEATHER

CUSTOMS
French citizens must be in possession of a passport still valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Peruvian territory.

ELECTRICITY

GASTRONOMY
You should not travel to Peru without tasting the very popular delicious cuisine, currently made with fresh and dietary products and well as the ancestral skills of the Indian, Afro-Peruvian and Spanish communities.
There are any restaurants where top chefs offer traditional and evolving cuisine. Some tables have to be booked long time in advance. You can view our tips in each chapter of this site.

CURRENT TIME

CURRENCY & EXCHANGE
Euro is widely accepted and has to be exchanged into local currency, the Sol. Bureau of Change are numerous.

HEALTH

SAFETY

TAXIS
Make price agreement before departure.

TELECOMS
PERU/EUROPE: 00+33+ caller’s number without 0.
EUROPE/PERU: 00+51+ city code+caller’s number.
The vast majority of hotels are WIFI equipped. Call centers can be found everywhere, with very low costs for calls.
