1. BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO PERU:
For a trip to Peru, it is important to consider the season in which you can travel, since according to this information you will be able to enjoy with tranquility the attractions you choose to visit.
High Season (June to August): These months are the best to visit the city of Cusco, Puno and Huaraz, it is important to consider that in the areas of the Andean Region and the Eastern Jungle is dry season.
For a trip to Peru, it is important to consider the season in which you can travel, since according to this information you will be able to enjoy with tranquility the attractions you choose to visit.
It is important to consider that in these months, prices tend to be somewhat high and often the availability is minimal due to the growing demand, so it is important to make your reservations in advance.
Low season (December to February): This season is not recommended for traveling to Peru because it is the rainy season in the Altiplano and the Amazon area. However, it is high season in the coastal area.
It is important to consider that the Inca Trail closes during the month of February, being the rainiest month, in this month is used for conservation and maintenance work. But do n’t worry because the access to Machu Picchu is still open.
2. COUNTRY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
If you are a Spanish national or come from the European Union, you do not require a visa to visit Peru, as long as your visit is of a tourist nature. In this case, you can stay in the country for a maximum of 90 days.
In case your nationality is not from the EU, we recommend you to consult the procedures at the nearest Peruvian Consulate.
We also advise you to always carry a copy of important documents such as passport, vaccination card, driver’s license, travel insurance. This way, in case of loss, it will be easy and agile to carry out any kind of procedure.
3. TRAVEL INSURANCE AND VACCINATIONS, ONE OF THE THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN TRAVELING TO PERU.
Remember that it is important to take out travel insurance for Peru even more so if you are going to visit a place that is above 3000 meters like Lake Titicaca, you will need to hire an extra coverage, which includes assistance above that altitude.
It is important to keep in mind that depending on the route of your trip to Peru, some vaccinations may be necessary. For example, if your trip is focused on Lima and Cuzco, in principle it would not be necessary to get any, but on the other hand, if you are going to visit the whole country, it may be necessary to get typhoid, denge, hepatitis A and B and rabies in addition to other usual vaccinations.
Taking these aspects into account, it is advisable to go to your nearest vaccination center so that a professional can determine, according to your medical history, type of trip and duration, which vaccinations are necessary for Peru.
