South America
Peru
Machu Picchu, the Andes, the Amazon and amazing food. Say hola, go slowly at altitude, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 13:38
- Currency
- PEN
- Calling code
- +51
- Capital
- Lima
- Languages spoken
- AY, QU, Spanish
Respect & manners
- Machu Picchu tickets are limited: buy them only on the official site, weeks in advance.
- Ask before taking photos of people, especially in traditional dress. Some ask for a small tip.
- Use official taxis or ride apps.
- Tipping: about 10% in restaurants.
- Bargaining is normal in markets, with a smile.
- Never buy or take pre-Columbian objects: it is illegal.
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