Peru Travel Tips
Peru is known as land of adventures and explorations. On your travel package you can take a keen interest in visiting the so-called UFO landing sites and Machu Picchu, which is known as the lost city of Incas. Every landform from mountains to deserts and from beaches to forest areas exists in the region to make it an ideal place for tourists. You can explore wildlife or participate in activities like sandboarding, rafting or mountain biking, all during your visit to Peru.
Attractions:
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Machu Picchu: The Inca city, as it is better known, Machu Picchu is an important archaeological site of the country. It is included in the list of World Heritage List and on the iteniary of our holiday packages. Located on top of a mountain ridge, the city boazts of Intiwatana, the Temple of the Sun and the Room of three windows are three main attractions of this place.
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Cuzco: Known as the capital of Incas, Cuzco offers abundance of archaeological sites, which include Huacaypata, the main Square and the palaces and courts of Inca. You can also find an array of churches located here, along with citadels. Murals are other common features of this place. It is a good experience to explore the culture practiced by people living at this World Heritage Site.
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Manu National Park: If you have heard about the rich biodiversity offered by Peru, it is the opportunity to explore it at Manu National Park. With various species of plants, mammals, butterflies and birds, this is a tourist destination worth visiting on any vacation package.
Climate: The winter season months fall between June and September. The mountainous regions offer pleasant weather during day time, but are extremely cool at nights. The coastal areas experience tropical climatic conditions. From, December to April, you can expect regular spells of rain.
Most suitable time for visiting: One can visit Peru throughout the year on our discount vacation packages; however, the best time for this falls between the months of May and September, when the region experiences summer season. This is the time, when mountains offer pleasant climatic conditions to help you enjoy.
Landing and taking off: Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, the capital city of Peru, is the most important airhead for international tourists. Lan and Taca Perú are two important airlines, while other famous airline services from various international locations can take you to Peru.
Internal Transportation: Buses, taxis and microbuses are most significant modes of transportation within a city when it comes to our cheap vacation packages. However, for moving from one city or town to another, you can use trains as well as buses. You can also rent a car for this purpose. River travel is also available; however, it may prove to be a long journey.
Communication: Telephone cards can be easily purchased from market areas in various parts of the country. Internet cafes are also available in large number in various towns and cities.
Currency: New Sol is the official currency of Peru and 1 unit of this currency contains 100 centimos. The travelers can use all popular credit cards and traveler cheques as well.
Time: The standard time zone, in which Peru lies, is UTC-5. It is known as PET.
Heath Information: Vaccination proofs against yellow fever are recommended for travelers, who want to explore the forest area in the country, otherwise it is not a compulsion.
