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Best Time

May–Sep (dry season) for Machu Picchu and trekking. The wet season (Oct–Apr) means fewer tourists but muddy trails.

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Budget

PEN 80–500 per day

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Language

Spanish and Quechua are co-official. English spoken in tourist areas and upscale hotels.

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Currency

PEN

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Climate

Extremely diverse: coastal desert, Andean highlands, Amazon jungle. Lima is overcast much of the year. High altitude in Cusco (3400m) — acclimatise slowly.

Best Time to Visit

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December

Peak Shoulder Off-season

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Passport	Visa Type	Max Stay	Fee (USD)
United States Updated 2026-06-10	Visa Free	183 days	Free

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Events & Festivals

festival February – March

Carnival Peru

Peru's carnival season in February and March varies by region, from the water balloon battles of Lima to the elaborate dances and costumes of Cajamarca, considered Peru's carnival capital. The Andean regions celebrate with traditional yunza tree ceremonies and the unique Huayno music that fills mountain towns with festive energy.

festival June

Inti Raymi Sun Festival

The Festival of the Sun is one of South America's most spectacular indigenous celebrations, held at Sacsayhuaman fortress near Cusco on June 24th, the winter solstice. The ancient Inca ceremony honoring the sun god Inti is reenacted with thousands of participants in elaborate period costumes.

festival September

Mistura Food Festival

Lima's Mistura is Latin America's largest and most celebrated food festival, showcasing the extraordinary diversity of Peruvian cuisine from indigenous ingredients to Japanese-Peruvian nikkei fusion. The ten-day September event draws celebrity chefs, food artisans, and hundreds of thousands of food lovers from around the world.