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Tourist Visas
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:
Currency and Denominations
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.
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.
Electric power
220 volts. Most four and five-star hotels provide 110-volt electric
current.
Vaccinations
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 Extension 1215 |
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