WE RECOMMEND:
- Casual dress in Lima.
- For the rest of the trip:
- Clothes adequate for rain.
- Comfortable shoes for walking.
- Long sleeve shirts.
- Pants.
- Tee shirts and a jacket.
- Camera.
- Insect repellent and sunblock.
- Lip balm.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy foods, and long walks before acclimatizing.
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Medicine for altitude sickness, as well as stomach problems, after consulting your doctor.
- For La Paz (Bolivia):
- Take into consideration that Bolivia is one hour ahead of Peru.
- Take note that to cross the border, some travelers need a passport and visa based on their nationality.
- Bring heavy clothes and a coat for the cold.
- Bring sunblock.
- Medicine for altitude sickness, as well as stomach problems, after consulting your doctor.
ALTITUDE:
Lima: 154m
City of Cusco: 3,399m
Machu Picchu: 2,400m
Puno: 3,830m
WEATHER:
Weather in Lima: summer is December to March which is humid and hot from 19 to 30ºC, winter is June to October which is humid with cloudy skies and cold from 13 to 20ºC, the spring and fall months are pleasant with moderate temperatures and some sunny days.
Weather in Cusco: Summer is considered to be December to March, temperatures reaching 16ºC, cold at night and rainy.
Winter is May to October, with dry weather and an average temperature of 11ºC.
Machu Picchu, has a semi-tropical climate where it rains from November to April. The average temperature in the capital is 12ºC with a maximum of 18ºC and minimum of around 4ºC.
Weather in Puno:
From December to March temperatures reach 12ºC with a dry climate which is extremely cold with rains. From May to October it is winter, in the day it reaches 6ºC and in the nights 10ºC.
GASTRONOMY:
In Lima, the capital of Peru, one can find international, local and vegetarian foods, as well as international franchise fast food restaurants.
In the city of Cusco, to enjoy the local food it is recommended to go to traditional locations such as picaterías and cicherías. One can also find international and vegetarian foods.
In Puno, restaurants of local foods.
In La Paz: One can find international, vegetarian and local foods.
WATER:
The water is potable in all of Peru, but the chemicals vary everywhere. Because of this, drinking bottled water is recommended.
