Peru Country Quickfacts
| Area: | 1,285,216 km2 |
| Capital: | Lima |
| Country Code: | 51 |
| Country Population: | 31,151,643 |
| Credit Cards: | All major credit cards accepted at tourist locations with a fee possibly added for transactions |
| Currency: | Nuevo sol, US$ widely accepted |
| Departure Tax: | $31USD on international flights |
| Drives on the: | Right |
| Electricity: | 220V |
| Ethnic Groups: | White; Mestizo (Multiracial); Amerindian |
| Flag: |  |
| Location: | Western South America. |
| Official Language(s): | Spanish |
| Religion: | Catholic, Evangelical |
| Time Zone: | PET (UTC−5) |
| Tipping: | Tipping in restaurants generally has 10% included but an extra tip of up to 10% is acceptable. Taxis do not accept tips. Porters generally ask $1USD per bag. |
Peru Travel Information
At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to Peru.
Learn about the history and culture of Peru, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Peru's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Peru for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Peru tours today!
Extend Your Trip
After your Peru Vacation Packages, why not consider another of Goway's Latin America tours. These include a large selection of other exciting countries in Central and South America. We offer Chile vacation packages and Easter Island tours, Ecuador vacation packages which include Galapagos cruises and Brazil tours including Iguassu Falls tours among many others.
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