Peru Travel Guides

Explore Peru through Andes routes, Amazon rainforest journeys, Pacific coast destinations, and Inca heritage sites. Insights gathered from direct exploration and updated frequently.

Peru Quick Facts

Peak season: June – August

Language: Spanish

Flag: 🇵🇪

Capital: Lima

Major Religion: Catolicism

Population: 34.6M

International Visitors in 2025: 4.1M

Time zone: 🕐 UTC -5

Currency: Sol (PEN)

Power Socket: Type A, Type C

Visa Requirements: Check Here

Government Safety Advisory: 🟢🟡🟠🔴

🟡 USA — Exercise Increased Caution
🟡 Ireland — High Degree of Caution
🟡 Australia — Exercise a high degree of caution

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Explore the Best of Peru: See, Do, Taste

Best Food in Peru

Iconic regional dishes to hunt down and taste across Peru. Coastal ceviche, highland pachamanca, Amazon juane, anticuchos, lomo saltado, causa, chifa plates and more.