Prepare your tour with our Peru: Practical Information. Our custom-made tours will allow you plenty of free time during which you’ll be able to explore the different cities at your own pace, do some shopping, try out different restaurants… we have grouped together on this page the main practical information which corresponds to our most frequently asked questions on topics such as geography, climate, money, on-site expenses, health etc.

Everything you need to know about Peru:

Peru is divided into 3 big geographical regions: the coast, formed by a 50-mile wide, 1800-mile long desert strip, which stretches from the North to the South of the country; the Andes which make up the backbone of the country with mountain ranges peaking at 19,685 ft., and in the South a huge plateau (the “altiplano”) at an altitude of 13,000 ft., and finally the Amazon which covers over half the country but where less than 10% of the population live. Find out more…

The climate in Peru can be divided into two seasons: the dry and the wet season, but it is especially linked to the geographical region and varies a lot between the Coast, the Andes and the Amazon, with big differences in temperature depending on the altitude. Find out more…

For the past 15 years, Peruvian cuisine has truly been on the rise under the guidance of famous chef Gaston Acurio, and has become a source of national pride, showcasing the best of Peru’ development. Find out more…

Peru has a rather particular monetary system: aside from the official currency (the “Nuevo sol”), the American dollar is also very much used in all sorts of daily transactions. The good thing for the traveler is that American dollars are very easy to change, and you will be able to get some very good rates. Find out more…

If you travel with Paprika Tours, your on-site expenses will be mainly be personal purchases, souvenirs, and meals. Find out more…

In terms of cell phone coverage, there will be good signal in all cities but it may be lacking on some roads and out in the countryside. Internet and Wi-Fi are present in most establishments. The different types of transportation are also present in this section. Find out more…

What to pack?  This depends on your tour of course, but generally our tours stop by the Andes and therefore, high altitudes. Scuba-diving equipment? Nope, that’ll be for a different trip! Find out more…

You shouldn’t have any health problems in Peru. Do take your precautions against malaria if you are going to the Amazon, however. Apart from that, you should especially be wary of the sun, which is very stong here in Peru, and beware of potential altitude sickness in the Andes. Find out more…