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Visa and requirements
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When arrive the country
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General information
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Tourism in Lima
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Tourism in the Interior of Peru
Visa and requirements
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Visas
To enter Peru, travelers must have a valid passport with at least six months of validity from the date of entry into the country. For visitors from Mercosur countries, identity documents are also accepted in addition to the passport. Delegates from countries that require a visa to enter Peru are responsible for obtaining it in advance from the Peruvian embassies or consulates in their respective countries.
To determine if you need a visa, please consult the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru: https://www.gob.pe/rree
Visa requirements and exemptions for foreign citizens holding ordinary passports: Download the list of countries here.
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When arrive the country
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Your flight will land at Jorge Chávez International Airport, located in the Constitutional Province of Callao. Upon arrival, proceed to the Immigration module and then to the International Hall to collect your luggage.
Only if you need to declare anything at Customs should you fill out the Baggage Declaration form upon entering the country. For more information, please visit the website: http://bienvenidoalperu.sunat.gob.pe/ |
General information
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Climate
The climate is humid. Max. temperature 23°C (73°F) and min. 17°C (63°F).
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Official Currency
Sol (S/).
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Language
The official language is Spanish. English is also often used.
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Telecommunications
The international calling code to Lima for a landline is (51) 1, and for a cell phone it is 51.
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Exchange Rates and Credit Cards
PFor payments or purchases, you can use cash or credit cards. In the case of cash, consider that the approximate exchange rate is S/ 3.72 for 1 USD and S/ 4.05 for 1 €.
For credit cards, VISA, MasterCard, Diners Club, and American Express are accepted. The most widely accepted are Visa and MasterCard.
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Smokers
Smoking is prohibited in indoor public environments.
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Electricity
You will find 110 and 220 V outlets in your hotel.
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Health and Emergency Services
Health Insurance Coverage: It is recommended that participants obtain travel insurance before traveling to Lima to cover their medical expenses, if needed.
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SIM Card (Mobile Internet Service)
To have internet service in our country without roaming, you can visit the branches of our mobile operators (Claro, Movistar, Bitel, and Entel) located within Jorge Chávez International Airport.
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Tourism in Lima
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Historic Center (Centro Histórico)
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the Historic Center, you will find the Government Palace (Palacio del Gobierno), the Municipal Palace (Palacio Municipal), the Cathedral of Lima (Catedral de Lima), the Archbishop's Palace (Palacio Arzobispal), the Plaza Mayor of Lima, the Plaza de Armas, and a huge number of buildings and churches from the Viceregal Era.
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Archaeological Sites
30 km (18.6 mi) to the south of Lima is the Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac (Santuario Arqueológico de Pachacamac), which, for more than 1,000 years, served as a religious center for various pre-Inca cultures and the Inca.
Likewise, just over 180 km. (110 mi) north of Lima is the citadel of Caral, which, with its temples, monuments, and pyramids, has also been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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Museums
Lima has more than seventy museums, among which the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru (Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú), the Lima Art Museum (Museo de Arte de Lima), the Gold Museum of Peru (Museo de Oro del Perú), the Rafael Larco Herrera Archaeological Museum (Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera), the Real Felipe Fortress (Fortaleza Real Felipe), and the Huaca Pucllana, the latter which is also a tourist restaurant.
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Gastronomy
Lima is known as the gastronomic capital of Latin America, thanks to the
wide array of dishes approved by the most prestigious chefs in the world. The mix of ingredients, our diversity of cultures, and the multiple cooking techniques, both modern and ancestral, have developed a unique culinary tradition. Some restaurants near your hotel:
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Suggestions
If you wish to get around the city of Lima on your own, we suggest:
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Tourism in the Interior of Peru
Due to its cultural and geographical diversity, visiting Peru is an unforgettable experience. In addition, you can visit Machu Picchu - one of the 7 wonders of the world - in Cusco, the Kuélap Fortress (Fortaleza de Kuélap) in Amazonas, the Titicaca National Reserve (Reserva Nacional del Titicaca) in Puno, the Paracas National Reserve (Reserva Nacional de Paracas) and the Nazca Lines (Líneas de Nazca) in Ica, among other lovely destinations that Peru has to offer you.
For more information, you can visit PROMPERÚ’s website at: http://www.peru.travel/es-pe/planifica-tu-viaje.aspx.
This portal will provide you with detailed information about destinations, hotels, restaurants, tourism companies, among others.
Some of these companies are:
| Company | Nuevo Mundo Viajes | Domiruth Perú Travel |
| Phone | (+51) 1 6109200 (opción 2) solo para whatsapp 993561865 | (+51) 1 6106000 / 999652721 |
| Contact Persons | Roger Oyarse | Doris Samaniego |
| Roger.oyarse@expertiatravel.com; corporativo@nmviajes.com | dsamaniego@domiruth.com | |
| Web Page | https://www.nmviajes.com | https://www.domiruth.com |
Any queries on the services offered, cost, and contract should be sent directly to the travel agency.
