Peru Travel Tips Description

Water: Unfortunately, water for consumption while traveling internationally is not always as reliable as your water at home. It is imperative that we all pay close attention to our own personal hygiene and staying healthy before and throughout the river expedition. Please be dutiful in washing your hands continuously throughout the trip, especially before and after eating and using the toilet. We cannot trust tap water and water served from unknown sources. Drink only bottled water, or bring your own water purification system or tablets. Your staff will always provide plenty of clean water throughout the river portion of the expedition.

Health Precautions: Recommended immunizations include Typhoid and Hepatitis A-B. Please contact the Center for Disease Control, your personal physician or the Global Descents travel desk for more information.

Visa Requirements: There are no Visa requirements for stay in Peru up to ninety days. You need only to possess a passport that remains valid for at least six months after your planned departure date from Peru.

Money: The national currency of Peru is the Sol, which comes in denominations of S/. 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. At the time of this writing, the exchange with the U.S dollar was S/.3.3 to 1 USD. Foreign currency can be exchanged in all change bureaus. Change houses offer better exchange rates than banks. ATMs are also available throughout the country’s larger cities.

Shopping: There is excellent shopping throughout Peru. All transactions will take place in Soles so make sure that you visit the change house or ATM prior to heading to the market. Iberica, the renowned chocolate factory in Arequipa is a must see attraction. Incan wool goods, ceramics, and incredible restaurants await throughout the country, as well. Resist food sold on the street as sanitation regulations do not exist for these vendors.