INFORMATION USEFUL TIPS FOR THE TRAVELER

Security in Peru

Make copies of your identification documents. Put the originals in the safety deposit box at your hotel.
Make a list of what you are placing in the safety deposit box, and make sure the hotel agrees to be responsible for all items deposited.
Be careful about carrying around possessions that are very valuable.Don’t carry around large sums of cash.Always keep an eye on your personal possessions.
Don’t carry backpacks on your back.
Don’t change money on the street.
Avoid dark alleys and don’t go out late alone.

Telephones in Peru

To place international calls, you can call from a public payphone, or you can go into a shop that features long distance service..( these are called “locutorios”)

To dial international:

Dial 00, then the country code, then the area code and number.

To call long distance within Peru:

Dial 0, then the city code, then the number.
The payphones accept local currency in coins, and also you can buy prepaid phone cards almost everywhere.

In Peru there are 2 big phone companies: Telefonica and Claro. The newest entry in the market is Nextel, but it doesn’t operate all over the country. For more information about Telefonica, dial 103 and you’ll get ahold of an operator.

Internet in Peru

Every town in Peru has internet cafes that charge under a dollar per hour. Quality of the connection and price varies according to location.

Staying Healthy in Peru

Don’t eat on the street.Don’t buy from street venders.
Take it easy when you first arrive in a city like Cusco, which is over 10,000 ft. above sea level. Eat light. Don’t smoke or drink alcohol, in order to avoid altitude sickness.
Drinking coca tea is recommended.
If you are traveling to the jungle, be sure to bring insect repellant and rain gear.
To contact a good doctor ask at your hotel or travel agency.

Banks in Peru

Banking hours are normally Monday through Friday, 9:00 am til 6:00 pm. Saturday 9 til 1.
In the maincities you will find Global Net ATM s and also ATM s from other banks.

Money in Peru

It is recommended that you change your money into local currency ( soles ) at authorized locations, such as banks, hotels, and money changing offices. They are usually open from 9:00 am.til 6:00 pm. The exact rate of exchange varies daily, but it is about 2.75 soles per U.S. dollar.

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