The weather conditions vary depending on the cities and the season of the year in which you decide to make your trip, the altitude, water, currency exchange, electrical voltage, and much more data to be prepared. This information will help you to organize your trip and enjoy your stay without worries.
What you should know about Peru
weather
Due to the geography of Peru, the climate is varied, so we recommend you to consult specifically about the climatic situation of the places you are going to visit and the dates you are going to travel.
time zone
Peruvian time is GMT-5 hours and is the same as U.S. Eastern Standard Time.
tourist visa
Citizens of most of the countries of America and Western Europe do not require a visa to visit Peru. If you are from another country, we recommend you to contact the Peruvian consulate in your country for more information.
currency
The official currency of Peru is the Sol (S/.) divided into 100 cents. It circulates in coins of 1, 5, 10, 10, 20 and 50 cents, 1, 2 and 5 Soles and in bills of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 soles.
Electrical voltage
The electrical voltage is 220 volts, it has a frequency of 60 hertz and the plugs generally used are of types A, B and C.
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