South America
Peru
Machu Picchu, the Andes, the Amazon and amazing food. Say hola, go slowly at altitude, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 13:39
- Currency
- PEN
- Calling code
- +51
- Capital
- Lima
- Languages spoken
- AY, QU, Spanish
Eco-friendly travel
- Bring a refillable bottle. and refill from filtered water.
- On the Inca Trail, go only with licensed operators and take all your rubbish back.
- Choose responsible Amazon lodges.
- Don't take photos with baby animals (llamas, sloths) used to attract tourists.
- Respect the rules at Machu Picchu: fixed circuits and time slots.
- Buy textiles directly from weaving cooperatives.
The Zzz blog
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