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Peru
Peru is one of the best food destinations in the world and much cheaper than Chile or Uruguay. Uber, Cabify, DiDi and InDrive all work in Lima, and they are safer than hailing a taxi on the street. Keep in mind that street taxis have no meter, so you agree on the price before getting in.
Peru is one of the best food destinations in the world and much cheaper than Chile or Uruguay. Uber, Cabify, DiDi and InDrive all work in Lima, and they are safer than hailing a taxi on the street. Keep in mind that street taxis have no meter, so you agree on the price before getting in.
- Currency
- Sol (PEN). About 3.45 PEN = 1 US dollar (October 2026)
- Entry
- US, Canada, UK, EU and Australia: no visa for tourism; the officer gives you up to 90 days (sometimes more)
- Language
- Spanish; Quechua and Aymara in the Andes
- Ride apps
- Uber, Cabify, DiDi and InDrive in Lima, Cusco and Arequipa
- Paying
- Cards in restaurants and hotels; cash for markets and small shops. Some places add a fee for card payments
- Water
- Don't drink tap water
- Plugs
- Types A and C, 220 V
- Best time in Lima
- December to April (sunny summer); from June to October Lima is grey and misty under the "garúa"
