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What documents should I take with?<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Good news for American citizens, Europeans, Swiss and Canadians, no visa is required to visit Peru.<\/p>\n

You just need to verify that you have a valid passport at least 6 months after your trip in Peru<\/strong>. We also remind you to photocopy \/ scan your ID, a precaution which may be useful once there.<\/p>\n

The vaccines before leaving Peru<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It\u2019s important to know that if you\u2019re planning to visit the Amazon basin, a vaccination against yellow fever is required.\u00a0 To be effective, it must be made 10 days before arrival in Peru<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Essential items for putting in your suitcase.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Peru is divided into three different climate zones: the coast, the Andes and the Amazon. Thus, whatever the time of your trip to Peru is, you might need several types of clothing and equipment.<\/p>\n

Whatever your itinerary, do not forget to take with you:<\/p>\n

– A good camera as well as a good charger.<\/p>\n

– An adapter.<\/p>\n

– A light backpack.<\/p>\n

– Comfortable walking shoes.<\/p>\n

– A small English-Spanish dictionary.<\/p>\n

– Cash for small purchases (make sure to bring with you notes in good condition, torn notes won\u2019t be accepted)<\/p>\n

In the Andes<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In the mythical Andes, the temperature changes dramatically between night and day, so make sure to bring proper clothing for hot days and cold nights.<\/p>\n

For this region, you will need to bring:<\/p>\n

– Very good sunglasses.<\/p>\n

– A hat or cap.<\/p>\n

– Long slacks and shorts.<\/p>\n

– A polar.<\/p>\n

– Good socks.<\/p>\n

– Gloves and scarf.<\/p>\n

– A walking stick.<\/p>\n

– A headlamp if you make the trek or a home stay.<\/p>\n

Amazon:<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The weather in the Amazon is so hot and humid, as well as lots of mosquitoes especially at dusk.<\/p>\n

For this region, you will need to bring:<\/p>\n

– Flip-flops to walk around in the lodge<\/p>\n

– Repellent for avoiding mosquitoes\u2019 bites.<\/p>\n

– Long sleeves shirts and long slacks for mosquitoes<\/p>\n

Obviously you might need more items, it will depend on destinations you\u2019re visiting, but it contains what is essential for coming to Peru and avoid any inconvenient. In Machu Picchu Explorer<\/strong><\/a> we’ll be glad to assist you with any additional information you might need, come and explore Peru<\/strong> with us!<\/p>\n

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Make sure to bring a good camera and take a wonderful picture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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