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Peru Travel

Travel To Peru

Peru is renowned for its Pre-Columbian sites, its cuisine and its diverse cultures and traditions. It is also home to numerous national parks, reserves and sanctuaries, a testament to the country’s incredible biodiversity. For the adventurer, there is trekking, horseback riding, river cruising, sand boarding, and much more to stimulate both mind and body.

Tourists awed by Machu Picchu and its grandeur
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Things to know for your trip:

Exploring Peru is an exciting adventure, but getting there doesn’t have to be. Take a look at our travel guide for helpful information about your visit, from visas and vacation tours to entertainment, and much more.

Tourist ascending Kuelap fortified citadel
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How Long Are Average Flights?

ATL
6 hours
LAX
8.5 hours

DFW
7 hours
MIA/FFL/MCO
5 hours

IAH
6 hours
JFK/EWR
7.5 Hours

YYZ
8 hours

Flights within Peru are frequent and take up to two hours to reach most destinations outside of Lima.

Jorge Chavez International Airport in Callao, main international hub in Peru

There are many online sites that recommend ten or more top sites or things to do in Peru. Aside from the comprehensive presentation by PromPeru, click on “More” to see additional sites and their recommendations.

Tourists admiring a Moche wall at the Moon Pyramid
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Peru is basically a country of open doors. The entry into Peru for Citizens of most American and Western European countries does not require a tourist visa. The maximum period of stay granted by the authorities is 183 days (cannot be extended). For longer periods of time for other purposes (business, study, work, etc.) it is necessary to apply for the corresponding visa at a Peruvian consulate.

Passport and important documentation
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  • Brds in Natural Protected Areas
  • Cochineal Red: Travel Through Ancient Peru
  • The Last Days of the Incas
  • Lima Tourist Guide
  • Peru Experiences
  • Perú Mucho Gusto
  • Peru Nord and Amazon
  • Turn Right at Machu Picchu
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