Peru
What to see in Peru, when to go and how to manage altitude across the Andes, coast and Amazon.
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Peru brings together desert coastlines, Andean highlands and Amazon rainforest, often within a single trip. Altitude is the main consideration: Cusco sits above 3,300 metres and requires a few days to acclimatise.
The dry season in the Andes is by far the most reliable time for trekking.
- CurrencyPeruvian sol (PEN)
- LanguagesSpanish, Quechua and Aymara
- Time zoneUTC-5, no daylight saving time
- Best time to visitMay to September
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