Peru is becoming a very popular traveling destination for westerners. It is very foreign compared to other western countries and therefore it is good to be prepared for your journey. Here are a few tips on what to in Peru and what you can expect while there.
A hanging basket in most villages signifies that that tent or building or stand is a bakery. Eat at the Peruvian bakeries you will not regret it.
- When you land, you will receive a little white paper at the airport. This paper is your “Andean Migration Card” and is given to you in place of a visa. This piece of paper is incredibly important because you will need it to check into hotels and to leave the country. Do not lose this piece of paper.
- Where sunscreen because the sun is intense in Peru even on a cloudy day.
- Peru is a relatively safe country, but it’s still advisable to keep your bag close to you.
- Almost every single place of business or tourist destination in Peru accepts US Dollars; in fact they almost prefer it.
- When you visit Machu Picchu, bring your passport because you will need it to get in. On the plus side, they give you an entry stamp in your passport.
- Don’t be afraid to haggle for artisan artifacts in the marketplaces. Haggling is encouraged and almost expected.
A hanging basket in most villages signifies that that tent or building or stand is a bakery. Eat at the Peruvian bakeries you will not regret it.