Principal

Restrictions

It is prohibited to photograph airports, military bases, places near high tension towers, and police stations. It is also prohibited to photograph or film the inside of some churches, cathedrals, and museums. Find out the restrictions before visiting.
Peruvian law prohibits and penalizes the extraction, transport, marketing, and exportation of any plant or animal species, alive or dead, if you do not have INRENA approval to do so. For information, go to: www.inrena.gob.pe.
Peruvian law prohibits and penalizes the marketing and exportation of original pieces of the country’s cultural wealth (pottery, textiles, metal objects, and any other archeological or historic-artistic piece). Nevertheless, you may take replicas that have the National Cultural Institute’s (INC) certification.
For more information, go to:
www.inc.gob.pe
call (51 1) 226-4162 extension 283,
or email defensarecuperaciones@inc.gob.pe.
In Peru, we strongly desire to contribute to the rights and happiness of our greatest national treasure, our children. Therefore, the clients and all those who exploit our children and young people sexually shall go to jail (Law # 28251).

Special Recomendations

If you wish to visit one of the Protected Natural Areas, check the entrance requirements and recommendations laid out by the National Institute of Natural Resources.
For more information: www.inrena.gob.pe.
For any adventure sport, engage the services of a company or of experts who will outfit you as well as inquire about information on the proper places for each sport. Make certain that those you hired for the service comply with all necessary safety measures.
To trek or take other excursions, consult with the local population on the state of the trails and route difficulty.
For trips on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, it is indispensable that you hire the services of a National Cultural Institute authorized agency or tour guide. Since it is a trip in high demand, it is recommended that you make the reservation plenty of time beforehand. For more information: www.inc-cusco.gob.pe.
For visiting archeological sites, we recommend the use of tennis shoes or rubber soled shoes, especially if it is about the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary.
There are specialized agencies that offer tours of archeological sites. If you do not hire a tour guide, try to find help from a local guide.
To drive in Peru, you need your driver’s license, a copy of your passport, the vehicle’s registration, and if it is a rental, the rental contract. International driver’s licenses are valid for one year.
In the event of an accident or incident, find a traffic police officer. If the car is a rental, also call the rental car company.

Connectivity

Airports
Each airport requires that you pay for the use of its installations. This is called the T.U.U.A. or airport use tax, which must be paid before boarding your airplane and differs according to the city of departure. The T.U.U.A. of Jorge Chavez International Airport (Lima) is U.S. $6.05 for domestic flights and U.S. $30.25 for international flights. It is necessary to pay the tax for domestic flights as well as for international flights. Make your reservations and confirm your flight well before going to the airport. As well, you should check in at the airport at least two hours before flying for domestic flights and at least three hours for international flights. Check with the airline you are traveling with about luggage weight and size requirements as well as reimbursement conditions in case it gets lost.
Inter-provincial buses
Inter-provincial bus service covers all destinations within the country, except for some cities located in the Amazon jungle. Different rates determine comfort level and whether it is direct service without stops or if there are stops along the route.
City transportation
It is advisable that you use the services of a taxi company (requested by phone) or those authorized by the city halls (generally yellow colored and showing the license plate number on both sides of the vehicle). Cabs do not use meters in Peru. You must negotiate the price of the service before getting into the taxi. Tipping the cabdriver is not a common practice. It is wise to hire authorized taxi services at the airport. These have their own locations on the premises. City buses (the cheapest alternative) are identified by colors and numbers established according to the route. Most of these have long routes, and the trip may be uncomfortable. Learn about the routes before taking them, and do not use them late at night.

Safety

During your visit to Peru, it is important that you take the precautions that are shared among the world’s main cities and tourist destinations, such as not neglecting your belongings in public places or avoiding deserted places at night. Besides, we recommend taking the following:

Consider getting a copy of your passport, airplane tickets, and credit cards; likewise, think about the option of leaving your personal documents in the safekeeping of the hotel and taking the copies with you.
Discover where the unsafe areas of the city are and avoid visiting them, especially at night. Also consult the appropriate hours for visiting tourist attractions.
If you must exchange money, do so in banks, exchange houses, or in your hotel. Avoid doing this in plain sight.
If you drive a car, try using a parking garage or similar service. Do not leave it in dark spots or leave valuables in plain sight.
Tourism Police (LIMA)
J r. Moore 268, Magdalena del Mar
Tel: (51 1) 460-1060 | 460-0965 | 460-4525

Lost items, thefts and robberies

Call the Tourism Police.
Arequipa
Jerusalén 315-316 Street, Cercado.
Tel: (054) 20-1258.
Ayacucho
Jr. Arequipa Blocs 1.
Tel: (066) 31-2055 / 31-8372.
Cajamarca
13 de julio s/n Av.
Tel: (076) 36-3042
Chiclayo
Sáenz Peña 830,Av.
Tel: (074) 23-6700
Cusco
Saphi s/n, Street.
Tel: (084) 24-9654.
Huancayo
Ferrocarril 556 Av., Cercado.
Tel: (064) 21-9851.
Huaraz
Laredo y Laredo 716,Av.
Tel: (043) 72-1341.
Ica
Elías Blocs 4,Av.
Tel: (056) 22-7673
Iquitos
Sargento Lores 834,Street.
Tel: (065) 23-1851
Lima
Jr. Moore 268, Magdalena del Mar.
Tel: (01) 460-1060 / 460-0965 / 460-0921 / 460-4525
Nazca
Los Incas cuadra 1, s/n,Av.
Tel: (056) 52-2442 / 52-2084
Puno
Jr. Deustua 538.
Tel.: (051) 36-4806.
Tacna
Jr. Callao 121.
Tel: (052) 71-4141 annexe 245
Trujillo
Jr. Independencia 630.
Tel: (044) 22-4025
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