Perú
LANGUAGE: Latin American Spanish, Quechua, Aymara, local
RELIGION: Roman Catholic
CURRENCY: Sol (s/)
TIME: GMT -5
CAPITAL: Lima
VISA: UK passport holders do not require a visa. A free 90-day tourist card will be issued on arrival
VACCINATIONS: chol, hep A/B, rab, tet, TB, typh
YELLOW FEVER RISK: yes, east of Andes (not in Cusco/Machu Picchu)
YELLOW FEVER CERTIFICATE: yes
MALARIA RISK: yes (high in Amazon basin)
DENGUE FEVER RISK: yes
KEY DATES: Semana Santa (March/April, nationwide but particularly special in Arequipa and Ayacucho), Inti Raymi (June, Cusco)
INFO: Drug trafficking is a serious problem in Peru, so remain aware at all times, specifically when crossing borders or in airports. Don’t carry anything for other people. Travellers who are found to be involved with drugs suffer severe penalties. Although taking coca leaves/coca tea is legal within Peru, it is not advisable to take it out of the country
http://www.realtravelmag.com/countries/peru
LANGUAGE: Latin American Spanish, Quechua, Aymara, local
RELIGION: Roman Catholic
CURRENCY: Sol (s/)
TIME: GMT -5
CAPITAL: Lima
VISA: UK passport holders do not require a visa. A free 90-day tourist card will be issued on arrival
VACCINATIONS: chol, hep A/B, rab, tet, TB, typh
YELLOW FEVER RISK: yes, east of Andes (not in Cusco/Machu Picchu)
YELLOW FEVER CERTIFICATE: yes
MALARIA RISK: yes (high in Amazon basin)
DENGUE FEVER RISK: yes
KEY DATES: Semana Santa (March/April, nationwide but particularly special in Arequipa and Ayacucho), Inti Raymi (June, Cusco)
INFO: Drug trafficking is a serious problem in Peru, so remain aware at all times, specifically when crossing borders or in airports. Don’t carry anything for other people. Travellers who are found to be involved with drugs suffer severe penalties. Although taking coca leaves/coca tea is legal within Peru, it is not advisable to take it out of the country
http://www.realtravelmag.com/countries/peru
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