{"id":4222,"date":"2020-09-15T12:43:26","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T17:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/?p=4222"},"modified":"2020-09-17T19:34:10","modified_gmt":"2020-09-18T00:34:10","slug":"what-things-to-know-before-you-travel-to-peru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/what-things-to-know-before-you-travel-to-peru","title":{"rendered":"What Things to Know Before You Travel to Peru"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What Things to Know Before You Travel to Peru? If you plan to go to a certain destination, one tends to search for a list of some of the more positive aspects of the country you want to visit. ? If you plan to go to a certain destination, one tends to search for a list of some of the more positive aspects of the country you want to visit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Below is a list of the tip 10 things to know before you travel to Peru.\u00a0 We include paperwork, items to have, ideas and more!<\/span><\/p>\n

Update Your Passport Before You Travel to Peru<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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There is always the question as to whether you\u2019ll need a visa to\u00a0travel to Peru<\/strong>.\u00a0 The short answer is no, most foreign citizens do not need a visa to visit, however there is also the matter of your passport.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the first things we mention to any of our travelers before coming to Peru<\/strong> is to make sure they have their passport updated,\u00a0 your passport should be valid for at least 6 months after the date of entry into the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Imagine booking your dream Peru trip<\/strong> with a\u00a0Machu Picchu hike<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0included to then be told at the airport you are not allowed to board the plane? Sounds like a pretty grim scenario.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In Cusco Journeys we make sure you\u2019ll be notified at least 6 times before coming to Peru<\/strong>\u00a0to make sure your passport is up to code.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information about Visa requirements and your passport you can check the USA State department website listed below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel\/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages\/Peru.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

When You Travel to Peru Plan for Lima<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Lima is the capital city of Peru. Many people planning to\u00a0travel to Peru<\/strong> simply disregard the city and end up taking a connecting flight straight to either Cusco, The Amazon, Lake Titicaca<\/strong>, etc.\u00a0This ends up being a mistake, this city has plenty to offer in various aspects.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To start out, Lima has quite the culinary background.\u00a0 This city breaths food in a way no other South American destination<\/strong> does.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lima doesn\u2019t just have 2 of the world\u2019s top 10 restaurants (Central and Maido), it has amazing places to eat no matter where you look, every street corner has something delicious to try.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you travel to Peru, food should be on your priorities list. While in Lima you might want to try:<\/span><\/p>\n