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Inside Background
History 
THE BEGINNING The history of Peru goes back to some 20 000 years B.C. when the...
Last edited: July 08, 2007
Recommended Reading 
When traveling in Peru, you may want to have the following books at hand to...
Last edited: September 21, 2009
Tourist Board Info 
Peru has a nationwide tourist center represented by iPeru, Tourist Information...
Last edited: March 25, 2012
Weather & When to Go 
Peru can be visited all year round, but it all depends what do you want to do...
Last edited: January 18, 2009
Altitude Sickness 
What Causes Altitude Illnesses : The primary cause of altitude illnesses is...
Last edited: January 24, 2013
How to obtain an Inca Trail Permit 
This information has been entered on the Peru forum by "cuscoinsider" :   1...
Last edited: February 19, 2013
Inca Trail FAQs 
1.- Do I need to book ahead ?  YES! It is recommended that you make a...
Last edited: February 04, 2012
Jungle Trips 
It is possible to visit the pristine jungle found in the Reserve Zone of the...
Last edited: July 20, 2008
Long distance buses 
If you have long legs then stay away from the bus company Oltursa.  Their seats...
Last edited: August 30, 2011
Purchasing tickets for Huayna Picchu 
Quoting the suggestions written by a TA forum poster : (1) Go to...
Last edited: May 23, 2013
The REAL gold of the Andes 
Thousands of years ago, among the rural mountain areas in the frigid cold of...
Last edited: July 08, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
Before traveling or during your stay in Peru you might want to contact some of...
Last edited: November 30, 2011
Trivia & Fun Facts 
  First, check this great video on Peru : http://www.youtub... The base of this...
Last edited: January 17, 2013
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Inside Things to Do
Scenic Views 
One of the great journeys to enjoy magnificent views of the Andes and rural...
Last edited: June 07, 2008
Ballestas Islands (Islas Ballestas) 
Also known as Lima's Little Galapagos, you can take a trip to the Ballestas...
Last edited: July 14, 2010
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Inside For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The local currency in Peru is the Nuevo Sol S/. ( Sol means sun). You can...
Last edited: January 03, 2013
Crossing the Border 
Coming to Peru :   Travellers from the USA and Europe, do not need a visa to...
Last edited: July 08, 2007
Emergencies 
The emergency phone number in the whole of Peru is : 105  (not 911) The...
Last edited: August 17, 2006
Telephones 
00 ( zero zero ) is the International Access (Dial) Code used to call overseas...
Last edited: February 19, 2013
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Most restaurant and bar bills include a 10% gratuity. It's customary to...
Last edited: January 25, 2011
Bull Fights 
Maybe you do not like bullfights, but if you want to have a unique experience...
Last edited: September 27, 2011
Driving in Peru 
Its not a good idea to drive in Peru. Driving in Peru should be considered as...
Last edited: May 20, 2013
Peruvian Gastronomy 
At the Fourth International Summit of Gastronomy Madrid Fusión 2006, regarded...
Last edited: March 26, 2013
Vaccinations 
You may need certain vaccinations before traveling to Peru:    (1) Routine: it...
Last edited: October 02, 2011
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