Peru

Peru
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Traveling to Peru? Land Connected.

Peru runs from Pacific desert to Andean citadel to Amazon jungle — and the best days are planned around altitude, distance and transport. Install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you connect the moment you land, so app rides, train bookings and restaurant reservations are all handled on your own phone, not on airport Wi-Fi.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy use and hotspotting.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Multi-stop trips: if you are combining Lima, Cusco and the Amazon, pick a plan that covers the whole trip — coverage is strongest in cities and thinner on remote routes.

Travel Highlights

  • Machu Picchu: the Inca citadel above the Urubamba valley — book entry and the train to Aguas Calientes well in advance.
  • Cusco and the Sacred Valley: the former Inca capital's plazas and stone streets, plus Ollantaytambo, Pisac and Moray.
  • Lima historic centre and Miraflores: colonial plazas and churches downtown, and the cliff-top malecón, parks and food scene in Miraflores.
  • Arequipa and Colca Canyon: the white-stone city and one of the world's deepest canyons, with condor viewpoints.
  • Amazon from Iquitos: river lodges and jungle trips in the northern Amazon, reached only by air or river.

Getting Around

  • Airports: Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) serves Lima; Cusco's airport (CUZ) handles the main gateway to Machu Picchu.
  • Ride-hailing: Uber, Cabify, DiDi and inDrive are all active in Lima, and Uber is also active in Cusco — app rides are the safest way to get around Lima.
  • Taxis: Lima taxis are not metered — always agree the fare before the journey, and prefer company-branded or app-booked cars over unmarked ones.
  • Long distance: domestic flights link Lima, Cusco, Arequipa and Iquitos; tourist buses cover the main overland routes, and the train to Machu Picchu runs from Ollantaytambo and Cusco.

Safety and Practical Tips

Peru is well travelled, but petty theft is the main risk: watch bags in Lima's historic centre, markets and bus terminals, and use hotel safes for passports. Use app rides or registered taxis, especially after dark, and avoid unmarked cars.

Altitude is the other big factor: Cusco sits high, so take it easy on arrival, drink water and allow a day to acclimatise before hiking. Tap-to-pay cards and phones are widely accepted in Lima and Cusco, but carry soles for markets, rural stops and small restaurants.

Entry and Visa

Entry rules depend on your passport: many nationalities, including US, Canadian, UK and EU citizens, are admitted as visitors without a visa for short stays, but always check the current rules for your nationality before you travel, and carry a valid passport plus proof of onward travel.

Weather and Climate

  • Lima coast: Lima is mild and dry all year, with daytime temperatures broadly around 18–26°C; the winter months from June to September bring coastal mist (garúa) rather than rain.
  • Andes dry season: May to September is the driest and clearest window for Cusco and Machu Picchu, with warm days and cold nights at altitude.
  • Andes wet season: November to March brings afternoon rain in the highlands, which can disrupt roads and trails.
  • Amazon: the jungle is hot and humid all year, with the wettest months roughly from November to May.

Money and Payments

  • Currency: the sol (PEN) is the local currency; prices are quoted in soles almost everywhere.
  • Cards: Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in Lima, Cusco and tourist towns; a Wise card works wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted.
  • Cash: carry soles for street taxis, markets and rural stops, where cards are often not accepted — ATMs are common in cities.
  • Tipping: tipping is modest — around 10% in restaurants is normal, and a small tip for guides and drivers is appreciated.