FREQUENT QUESTIONS
1. When should I travel to Peru?
Peru can visit throughout the year, but, there is a season that is from March to October, because it is the dry season. The rainiest months are January and February. The high tourist season is between June and August.
2. Is it safe to travel through Peru?
The safety conditions in our country in general are good, especially in cities with the greatest tourist activity. In Peru we are aware that national and foreign travelers seek to have an unforeseen adventure. Therefore, in our country it is committed to security and in taking the necessary measures to give stability and confidence to visitors.
3. Is it expensive to travel through Peru?
Traveling through Peru is not expensive if you decide to save. You can travel by bus to the destinations you want to visit, buy your breakfasts and lunches in local markets (where you will not miss the best local cuisine). In addition, you can also make early reservations at the hotel where you will stay to avoid seasons and high prices. If you have little budget, you can stay in housing for tourists with shared rooms. If you have a friend or an acquaintance in the place you have chosen to visit, you can help you a lot with prices, especially when it comes to driving for products in tourist places.
4. Do you need visa to travel to Peru?
Peru is a free access country. The majority of countries in America and Europe do not require tourism visa to enter Peru, and the maximum stage of staying the authorities is 183 days. For a permanence for a greater term with other objectives (business, study, work, etc.) it is necessary to previously request the visa corresponding to the Peruvian consulates.
5. Is the weather very variable in Peru?
Yes. This depends on the city where you are. If you decide to travel through Peru to the jungle regions, such as Loreto, for example, you will be in the country’s jungle part and the temperature can surround the 40 degrees. On the other hand, if you go to the Huayhuash mountain range, in the Andean area, you can expose yourself at temperatures below zero among the snowfall. That is why we recommend that you report very well about the weather and the best time of the year to travel to the destination you choose. That will depend on the clothes you wear, the type of food and the appropriate implements.
In addition, you will also inform yourself about the best festivities and events to even better plan the time of the year you will travel. Of course, be careful with height. Many of the most famous tourist places, such as Machu Picchu, are located more than 3000 meters above sea level. Height evil, better known as Soroche, generates symptoms of dizziness and nausea, which will prevent you from continuing with your adventure. Find out the conditions of the place where you head and take the respective precautions.
6. What is Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu is an Inca city built in a green environment of mountains and rivers, an impressive historical place, a mystical and mysterious place, loaded with energy; In addition, it is mixed heritage of humanity and one of the most desired destinations in the world. It is located in a cloud forest between the Andes mountain range and the Amazon jungle eyebrow, at 2,400 m.s.n.m., in the middle of two mountains, surrounded by other mountains.
An average of 5,000 tourists can enter Machu Picchu every day. To enter the Inca road, it will cross mountain steps and beautiful jungle landscapes. If you choose to come by train, it will take it from the town of Ollantaytambo through the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas.
7. How to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco?
There are only a couple of ways to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco: or travel the Inca road for 4 days; Or it crosses the Sacred Valley of the Incas, in one short tours by more incredible train in the world, to Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu (town). The trip requires excellent organization, it can go on your own, although you may prefer to buy your tickets directly.
8. When to go to Machu Picchu?
The time is not really a problem in Machu Picchu the minimum temperatures vary between 8 ºC and the maxims around 20 ºC. We recommend you always carry somewhat waterproof, since Machu Picchu’s geography makes rains fall at any time of the year. There are 2 stations in Machu Picchu: the dry season and the rainy season. The latter passes from November to March and is characterized by the constant rains. The first passes from April to October and is characterized by the few rains and the sunny climate.
9. How to go by train to Machu Picchu?
Travel by train is the simplest way to get to Machu Picchu. It crosses the Sacred Valley of the Incas in one of the most incredible train tours. You can get a tour that includes the train trip or buy the ticket and travel on your own. To buy your own ticket on your own, you must enter the website of the two companies in charge: Peru rail or Inca Rail. Then you must register the schedule and type of train you prefer. Payment is by credit or debit card.
10. What to see in Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu houses almost 150 amazing constructions such as: The Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Intihuatana or the Temple of the Moon.
Next, the list of the places that cannot be lost in Machu Picchu:
- The Temple of the Sun, The Intihuatana.
- The temple of the 3 windows.
- The condor temple.
- The room of the mirrors.
- The staircase of the fountains.
- The Huayna Picchu mountain.
- The Temple of the Moon.
- The Puerta del Sol (Intipunku).
- The main square.
- The real grave.
- The sacred rock.