Weather

The weather in Peru is very varied, the coast has warm summers and wet and gray winter. The saw is usually sunny days and cold nights. From November to April is rainy season. In the jungle usually it is hot all year, except for rare "cool" where the temperature may fall a few days.

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Gastronomy

Peru has a flourishing gastronomy of international recognition. It cannot lose our plates of flag, like the dish of marinated raw fish, and the marine variety of food in his more exquisite versions. Of the mountain range our fantastic variety of Popes and grains like quinua is not lost and the corn. In the forest its delicate product mixture to natuar to them with exotic meats.

Mainly, the extensive supply of fruits of so delicate and exquisite flavors cannot be lost:
Tumbo, lúcuma, aguaymanto, elder, cocona, cherimoya, among others delights that cannot be lost.

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Shopping

Crafts is also a sample of our country. There is one supplies really extensive of products for any budget. Nevertheless, we do the following recommendations to them:

It considers the transfer of its purchases until its origin. Many centers have shipments to their country. It also considers the packing. If it does not like to load by far luggage, thinks about memories of little volume like the jewelry shop.

It considers that there are unique products in Peru and to good prices, such as the articles of alpaca and the articles of cotton, both of excellent quality.



Colorful and the creativity of our crafts, does them appreciated pieces of collection. If he is fanatical of the kitchen, there is products process that can take of sample, to take to a small piece from Peru to its family and friendly.

It considers:

Jams of exotic fruits, mazamorra and chicha dwelled in envelopes, bottles of piscos and came Peruvian, cakes of quinua, among others.

Many Peruvians have their form of life with the sale of their crafts to the travellers. We asked to them to take into account this, and more than to request reductions, they request quality of crafts. He prefers to compare of the producers and stores that just work under concepts of shared in common economies and commerce. He consults on these centers to his arrival following the articles that wants to buy.

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Other Activities - What to do?

It gives a time in its agenda of trip to attend some cultural event or artistic presentation. One will not regret.
If it has adventurous spirit, are excellent options of adventures as additional to its visit to Peru: visits in motorcycles, long walks, boating, flights in hang-gliders, jump bungee, etc.

Tour in private knowing something considers to do some that is of their particular interest, as a visit to crafts factories, the visit to a typical market, a factory of musical instruments, star observation. It is worth the pain!

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Practical Advice

You cannot forget your photographic equipment, and additional memories to store your photos. The reloadable batteries are an excellent option in economy, in addition, our planet will thank you for it. Drinks a lot of bottled water, but consider filling your bottle in the filtered tanks that the hotels offer, the contamination of our rivers because of the plastic is an increasing problem. ask! Peruvians are known for being great hosts. Have the security that we will try to make of its visit an unforgettable experience.

Generally, our country is a safe place. Nevertheless, the best thing is to always take precautions. Take walks in safe places and not until too late at night. Watch for you belongings and you do not leave them without supervision. Thanks for making of this visit a responsible experience with less impact for the environment.
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Money Exchange

The value of the dollar has fallen in an important percentage during the last 2 years, which is why the majority of the businesses prefer payments in "soles". Exchange you money in a safe place and not in the street.

Exchanges your money but don't take all of it to your touristic visits. The hotels have safe-deposit boxes that will allow you to be safe.

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Your Suicase

The most advisable things to pack will depend on the weather days before his trip. A winter coat, clothes and comfortable shoes, shirts are always versatile and don't forget a sweater or sweaters. Swimming suit, sun block and hats are essential.

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