About
Peru is a unitary presidential republic located on the west coast of South America. It is known for its diverse natural landscapes and rich Incan cultural heritage.
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Cities and Resorts
What to See
Connectivity & Internet
Average Speed35 Mbps
4G CoverageGood in cities
SIM from Claro, Movistar or Entel costs $5-15 for 5-20GB. Good coverage in Lima, Cusco. Inca Trail has no signal.
Electricity
Voltage:220VV
Frequency:60HzHz
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A
B
C
US-style Type A/B and European Type C plugs. Voltage 220V, 60Hz. US plugs fit but voltage is higher. Check compatibility
Local Transport
Operators: Cruz del Sur (premium), Tepsa, Oltursa, Movil Tours, Civa
Booking: redbus.pe, clickbus.com.pe, cruz delsur.com.pe, bus terminals
Popular Routes
Lima-Cusco21-22h
PEN 60-170
Lima-Arequipa14-16h
PEN 56-150
Lima-Trujillo8-9h
PEN 45-94
Cusco-Arequipa10-11h
PEN 45-113
Peru has NO regular trains—only tourist trains to Machu Picchu ($70-500). Flying essential for long distances. Lima to Cusco: bus 22h ($16) vs flight 1.5h ($60)—flying worth it! Sky Airline/JetSMART cheap from $60. Cruz del Sur premium buses have flat cama beds for overnight. Buses good for shorter routes. Lima has Metropolitano BRT (PEN 2.50/$0.67). Uber/Didi work in cities.
Local Cuisine
Ceviche
Anticuchos
Lomo Saltado
Tipping
Local term: Propina
Restaurants
10-15% for good serviceTaxi
Round up fareHotels
Porter2-5 PEN per bag
Housekeeping1-3 PEN per day
Concierge5-10 PEN for special service
Tours
Guide (per day)20-40 PEN per person
Driver (per day)10-20 PEN per person
Tipping in Peru is increasingly common in tourist areas like Cusco. Restaurants: 10-15%. Service workers have low wages, tips appreciated.