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BEFORE COMING TO PERU
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Distance
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To
provide a useful reference, we have prepared a table of approximate
flight hours to reach Peru.
Please
click here |
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Tourist
Visas |
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This
is not required for citizens of most countries in the Americas
and Western Europe. Citizens of Bolivia, Ecuador and Chile
do not need to have a passport or visa to visit certain
regions in Peru. In these cases they are authorized to stay
up to 90 days (extendable by Immigration authorities). Inquire
with the Peruvian consular representation in your country
if you need further information. Their addresses and telephone
numbers can be found in the web site of the Peruvian Ministry
of Foreign Affairs. |
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Time
zone |
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| LIMA
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12:00
h |
| NEW
YORK |
12:00
h |
| BUENOS
AIRES |
14:00
h |
| LONDON |
17:00
h |
| BERLIN |
18:00
h |
| PARIS |
18:00
h |
| TOKYO |
2:00
h (*) |
| SIDNEY |
3:00
h (*) |
(*)
Next day. |
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Currency
and denominations |
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The
official currency of Peru is the Nuevo Sol (S/.) which is
divided into 100 cents. Coins in circulation include the
amounts of 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, as well as 1, 2 and 5
Nuevos Soles. Paper bills come in 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200
Nuevos Soles. US
Dollars are accepted in most commercial establishments,
restaurants and service stations, at the current exchange
rate.
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Most
of the establishments accept the most popular credit cards,
such as Visa, Master Card, Diners and American Express.
Travelers' Checks are used with some limitations. Inquire
at the establishment as to whether or not they are accepted.
When paying with a credit card, make sure you are only paying
the amount of the service or goods purchased. |
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Electric
power |
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220
volts. Most four and five-star hotels provide 110-volt electric
current |
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Vaccinations |
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If
you plan on traveling to the Jungle, the administration
of a yellow fever vaccine 10 days in advance is recommended.
Places
in Lima where the vaccine can be administered:
Jorge
Chávez International Airport
2nd floor
Service Hours: Monday through Sunday, 24 hours per day.
Tel.: (01) 575-1745
International
Vaccination Center
Calle Yupanqui 1400, Lima
Service hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tel.: (01) 471-9920 / 471-3254
Any private clinic |
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Info: info@qoyllur-tours.com
Web Site: www.qoyllur-tours.com
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