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Peru travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Peru with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Peru.
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Peru travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Peru with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Peru - quick facts | |
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| Time difference | UK -5 hours |
| Language(s) | Spanish |
| Currency | Peruvian Sol |
| Electricity | A + B + C plug (220V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Peru weather
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The Peru weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Lima.
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Peru travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Peru from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Peru - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Peru - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Peru - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Peru - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Peru - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Peru - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Peru.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Peru travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Peru with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Peru - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Peru - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Peru - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Peru, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Peru covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Peru with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Peru - Government of Peru
- Coronavirus timeline in Peru - Our World in Data
Peru travel features
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Peru FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Peru including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Peru due to Covid-19?
Peru is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Peru.
Check out Government of Peru for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Peru?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Peru. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Peru and the UK?
The time difference between Peru and the UK is UK time-5 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Peru?
The main language spoken in Peru is Spanish.
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What is the currency in Peru?
The currency in Peru is the Peruvian Sol (PEN).
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Which plugs are used in Peru?
Peru uses electrical plug type A + B + C (220 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Peru?
They drive on the right side of the road in Peru.
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