Peru travel and tourism guide with hotel, airport, airline and vacation information. Peru is a magical spot which involves one of the richest biodiversities of Earth. Peru is a melting pot of different cultures who together are forging the promise of a better future. Also, Peru has an important hotel infrastructure and good accessibility by air and land.
Peru is served by Jorge Chavez International Airport (Airport Code: LIM) in Lima. Airlines serving Peru include American, Delta, Continental, LAN and COPA. Visit our Airports & Airlines section for more information.
Unravel the mysteries of a pre-Hispanic temple built thousands of years ago, plunge into the unimaginable world of the steamy Amazon jungle, dare to live intense experiences and feel the rush of adrenaline, and taste the exquisite flavors of Peru's cooking. Never mind the season or the time of year, each region of Peru offers many opportunities for every kind of tourism, whether historical, archaeological, cultural, adventure, nature or eco-tourism.
Heir to ancient cultures and a rich colonial tradition, Perú is a magical spot which involves one of the richest biodiversities of Earth, and is a melting pot of different cultures who together are forging the promise of a better future.
Ten thousand years of history are lived through 180 museums and historical places. While Peru inevitably evokes images of Machu Picchu and the Inca empire, the country is also riddled with archaeological sites which are a legacy of even more ancient times, when great civilizations bequeathed a legacy of their art, customs and rituals, their wisdom and skills.
Passport, Visa & Embassy Information
A valid passport is required to enter and depart Peru. Tourists must also provide evidence of return or onward travel. U.S. citizens may enter Peru for short-term tourist- or business-related visits of up to 90 days; however, the actual period authorized is determined by the Peruvian immigration officer at the time of entry into Peru. After admission, travelers may also extend their visa for an additional three months. Persons who remain beyond their period of authorized stay without obtaining a visa extension or a residence visa will have to pay a fine to depart Peru. Visitors for other than tourist or short-term business visit purposes must obtain a Peruvian visa in advance. Visit our Immigration for more information.
The U.S. Embassy in Peru is located at Avenida Encalada, Cuadra 17 s/n, Monterrico (Surco), Lima 33 (tel. (511) 434-3000; fax. (511) 434-3037. Home page: http://peru.usembassy.gov/wwwhmain.html
Peru maintains an embassy in the United States at 1700 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036 (tel. (202) 833-9860/67, consular section: (202) 462-1084). Peru has consulates in New York, Paterson (NJ), Miami, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Denver, Hartford, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
