Peru
Peru is one of the jewels of South America, is the South America’s third-largest country. It has more than 200 protected natural areas, over 3,500 varieties of orchids, and is recognized for its varied and great offer of adventure tourism, offering a range of outdoor sporting activities.
It is one of the richest cultures in South America, with more than 500 archaeological sites and 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Peru is the gateway to explore the history of ancient civilizations and capture the essence of the Inca culture, and the legacy that it has left that remains alive today.
It has one of the most emblematic celebrations: the Inti Raymi, in Cusco, which has been ranked by National Georaphic as one of the 10 most important celebrations in the world, and has been declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation.
One of the reasons why travelers visit Peru is: Machu Picchu, a Wonders of the Modern World, doubtless one of the Peruvian highlights, and one of the most visited destinations in America. Located on top of a mountain in the middle of a tropical forest, captivates travellers not only for its dazzling architectural beauty, but also for its important historical-cultural legacy, which has led it to be recognized and admired throughout the world.
In addition to charm, history and culture, Peru is synonymous of an exquisite cuisine. It has been recognized as one of the world’s best culinary destinations, mainly thanks to its biodiversity along with its multicultural heritage, that reflects the mix of cultures that arrived in Peru over the last 500 years. Over 2,694 varieties of Potatoes can be found, such as national Pisco and one of the greatest gastronomical festival around the world, that prove why Peru has positioned itself as the gastronomic capital of Latin America.
Best Time to Travel
Peru is one of the most bio-diverse countries on the Planet. The seasons of the year are similar to the rest of the southern hemisphere: the Summer, December to March (the rainy season in the highlands and jungle), Autumn, March to June, Winter, June to September, and Spring September to December.
However, Peru is composed of hundreds of microclimates, and varies across the country because of its differing landscapes: mountains, coast and jungle. Therefore, it is worth distinguishing the main specific climatic differences according to each region.
Coast
Includes the region from Lima and desert destinations of Nazca Lines, Paracas and Huacachina, with a dry season from November to April, when there is very little mist and the temperature reaches 30 °C. Mainly, this region features warm temperatures, a moderate weather but with high humidity and thick mist in Winter, from June to September.
Andes Mountain
The highlands have two seasons: Summer, dry season (April – October), with sunny days and cold nights, and Winter, or wet season (November – March), when rain is frequent and heavy. During the day the temperature can reach 24 °C and at night fall to -3 °C.
Amazon Rainforest
The jungle, has two well-defined seasons: the rainy season (December – March), with abundant rainfall, and the relatively dry seasons (June – December), with low water. Humidity is very high throughout the year. Occasional “cold snaps” or “surazos” occur between May and August, when the temperature falls to 8 °C – 12 °C.
Consult the World Weather website for an update weather in Peru.
Arrival
It is necessary to have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining until expiration, in order to arrive into Peru.
Travellers from most countries in the Americas and Western Europe do not need a tourist visa to enter Peru. The maximum length of stay that the authorities grant to tourists is 183 days, which cannot be extended.
However, please check with your local consulate to verify whether you need a visa to get into the country. Likewise, we are available to assist you with this process.
Please refer to the website below to confirm if you require a visa before visiting Peru: