Category "peru"

Peru Tourist Visa for Indian national in US with F-1 visa

I am a Indian national currently residing in the US with a valid F-1 visa. I am interested in travelling to Peru for a trip. Would I need a tourist visa? Their

Does transit in Lima airport requires checking out?

I am in a situation where I booked my flight from Europe to Peru and where I am stuck in the visa process because of a missing document that will apparently sti

Is the Inca trail the only route to arrive at Machu Picchu by foot?

Is the classic Inca trail the only route which arrives at Machu Picchu by foot? I have seen some other organised treks advertised, but they appear to require

Is there luggage storage at Poroy train station (Peru)?

Peru Rail says: Is there luggage storage at the stations? Yes. Luggage storage is free at the Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu Stations, from 7 am to 7

Transfer from Cusco airport to train station

My plane lands in Cusco at 6:00am. The available trains to Machu Picchu on Peru Rail leave at 640a, 735a, and 825a from Poroy. I would like to get to Machu Pic

Making stops on the way from Machu Picchu to Cusco

I'll be taking a train from Machu Picchu to Poroy. I was wondering if it is possible to make stops along the way to see some of the sites. Specifically, I wou

How can I travel from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Paracas, ICA by public transport?

How can I travel from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Paracas, Ica by public transport when my flight arrives at 14:45? It will be on a Frid

How can I get a Peru long-stay visa?

I plan to go to Peru for 5 months. I'm looking at the tourist visa, but is is only good for 3 months. How can I get a visa that would let me stay for at least 5

Lima to Aguas Calientes in a day. Too much?

We plan to land in Lima (around midnight) with about a three hour layover to go through customs, etc and then fly to Cusco (around 5am next day), then take a ta

Luggage storage in Cusco

The current plan is to land in Cusco, then take a bus to Ollantaytambo and stay one night. The next morning, we will take the train to Aguas Calientes, then do

Where can I find a house or apartment or any other residence in Chiclayo(Perú)? [closed]

Hi im trying to find an aparment or house in Chiclayo to rent but the Internet portals aren't too reliable. Anyone knows where I can found a r

Sources for infrastructure damage due to heavy rains in Peru?

The recent heavy rains in Peru, according to e.g. this 28 March article from The Weather Network have resulted in a lot of infrastructure damage. According

Travel to La Rinconada from Puno or Juliaca

Does anybody know some solid information on how to get to La Rinconada from either Puno or Juliaca? I've basically read that you can get buses from the bus term

How many days can I stay in Peru as a tourist? [closed]

Next year I am going to travel to Peru from Spain. I need to know how many days I can stay in this country as a tourist. I have already looked

Does Avianca actually check your residency status if you fly on a residents-only fare in Peru?

When booking flights with Avianca directly, and when arriving via Google Flights, clicking the Purchase conditions link followed by the Full Rule Text brings

Purpose of stickers copying license plate number?

On every seemingly 'official' taxi and bus in Peru (including vans and minibuses that seem to be owned by local travel agencies) you see copies of the license p

Which Nazca line figure is this?

We flew over the Nazca lines last month. I'm currently organizing my pictures and I don't recognize this one: Which figure is this?

What are some reputable, local operators offering day tours to Machhu Picchu from Cusco [closed]

We're travelling to Cusco this November looking to take the day trip offered to Machhu Pichhu. I have read that booking tours on the ground ar

Can we book the train ticket separately (via perurail.com) and then expect tour guides to walk us through Machhu Pichhu, upon our arrival?

We are looking to travel to Macchu Picchu around late November, by train. Can we book tickets separately via www.perurail.com and then avail of tour operators t

How bad is the rainy season in the Peru highlands?

My wife and I are contemplating a hitchhiking trip to Peru, ideally involving some hiking, in late December/early January. We do not like to plan everything in