Essence of

Peru
Once the center of the Inca Empire, Peru is the
ultimate cultural destination. Experience living history
as you discover Lima's Spanish colonial heritage,
browse Indian markets, and one of the country's
most spectacular Inca sites: the fabled Machu Picchu.
Planning tips for Peru:
Climate: Coastal Lima enjoys a mild climate year-round. The jungle areas are
always hot and humid with the rainy season between Nov.-May. In Cuzco's
high altitude (11,444 ft.), the average daily temperature is around 50°F and
nights are cold. The rainy season there is from Dec.-Apr. Arequipa enjoys an
average temperature around 70°F with rain mostly between Jan.-Mar.
Language: Spanish.
Time Zone: Same as US Eastern Standard Time.
Currency: Nuevo Sol.
Entry Requirements for US Citizens: Passport.
Immunizations: Yellow Fever immunization is strongly recommended for
travelers to the Amazon region.
travel Times
Lima to Arequipa Cuzco Iquitos Nazca Cuzco to Arequipa Machu Picchu Puerto
Maldonado
Puno
Mode Mode +
Time 1½ hrs 1¼ hrs 1¾ hrs 4½ hrs Time 1 hr 4½ hrs 1 hr 10 hrs 8 hrs 2 hrs
Sun Trek Trail Lima LLama
Lake Titicaca
60 I