{"id":584,"date":"2024-01-04T10:54:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T09:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/?p=584"},"modified":"2026-07-31T11:27:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:27:44","slug":"peru-reisetipps-kosten-route-infos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/janetsworld3.de\/en\/2024\/01\/04\/peru-travel-tips-costs-route-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Peru Travel Tips \u2014 Costs, Route &amp; Practical Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"jw-summary-box\">\n<ul class=\"jw-feature-list\"><li><strong>1 Euro<\/strong> This corresponds to approximately <strong>4.5 Sol<\/strong><\/li><li>Chaufa 1\u20132 Euros, soups 2\u20133 Euros, burger meal 3 Euros, meat dishes 4 Euros<\/li><li>Tip: Locals appreciate 1-2 soles (about 30 cents).<\/li><li>Toilet paper belongs in the trash can, not the toilet.<\/li><li>When traveling, it&#039;s best to use Uber instead of taking a random taxi.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The drinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>National Drink:&nbsp;<strong>,&quot;Pisco Sour&quot;\u2018<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">made from grape brandy, egg white, lime juice, and a bit of sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Chicha Morada<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Made from cinnamon, sugar, pineapple, purple corn, and clove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Coca - Tea<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Made from coca leaves, similar to green tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Inca Kola<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extremely sweet with a bubblegum-like taste, similar to Mountain Dew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Freshly squeezed juices<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All kinds of fruit juices are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local restaurants are abundant and cheap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;They are super cheap and tasty as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Prices approximately:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>1-2 Euro for Chaufa (rice, vegetables, chicken, egg)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>3 Euro for a burger menu with fries and a drink<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>2-3 Euro for various soups<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>4 Euro for higher-quality meat dishes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The touristy restaurants are roughly twice-three times the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Try the national dish Ceviche:&nbsp;<strong>.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Raw fish with accompaniments.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Enjoy a&nbsp;<strong>Crepe&nbsp;<\/strong>with fruits.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A fruit dream!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ch<strong>urros<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>similar to filled doughnuts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Dulce Leche<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Taste Dulce de Leche, similar to Nutella.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Chaufa or Aeropuerto<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>a rice dish with various vegetables, chicken, and egg.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Arroz con Leche<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>just arroz con leche ^^<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Soups<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>There are hundreds of soup variations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For the adventurous - Try&nbsp;<strong>Cuy!<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>a type of guinea pig.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Craving European&nbsp;<strong>food<\/strong>?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You'll find good pizza, pasta, potato dishes, burgers, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">For Fruit Lovers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Granadilla <em>(Genus: Passion Fruit)<\/em><\/li><li>Prickly Pear <em>(Cactus Fruit)<\/em><\/li><li>Chirimoya <em>(Taste: Banana, Pineapple, Cinnamon)<\/em><\/li><li>Yellow Pitahaya<em> (Dragon Fruit)<\/em><\/li><li>Watermelon<\/li><li>mango<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Should I give tips?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Definitely! Locals appreciate even 1-2 Soles (30 cents).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Weather:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Naturally, the weather depends on the seasons. We were there during the rainy season in December, and apart from occasional 15-minute showers or a rainy night, there wasn't much to notice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Also good to know:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peruvians apparently don't like to heat places. Often, it's very cold in establishments, so you often see people sitting there with jackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">People:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Incredibly friendly and helpful.&nbsp;<\/li><li>They live very family-oriented lives and work long hours, even at a very old age.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Many don't speak English, so knowing basic Spanish words is helpful.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nature:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breathtakingly diverse. Peru has so much to offer in terms of natural beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accommodations:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standards may not match those of Europe, but most hotels are clean and well-maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sanitary Facilities:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Toilet paper goes in the trash, not the toilet.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>----<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Make sure to bring your own toilet paper as it may not always be available.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>-----<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hygiene:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good. As mentioned in my other blog articles, it takes some getting used to. Especially in the markets, people often have long, dirty fingernails, and the meat is left in the blazing sun. Flies crawl over some uncovered meat, and dead guinea pigs are stacked in a plastic bucket, while the fruit is placed among free-roaming dogs, on a tarp, on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don't be discouraged! We didn't have any stomach problems, so it can't be all that bad! Just wash everything thoroughly, and you'll be fine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, you have the option to spend a bit more money and achieve a higher level of hygiene!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Altitude:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind the extreme differences in altitude between places. Altitude sickness<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(dizziness, headaches, etc.) is not uncommon, so prepare before your travels!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peru is one of the safest countries in South America! Of course, you should still keep an eye on your belongings, but that's a general rule anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Police:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the city, the police are often overtaken by cars without any reaction. In Germany, you would have been stopped 10 times already. It's a different world. Definitely! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The police even run red lights...&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Currency:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The currency here is the Peruvian Sol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 Euro is approximately 4.5 Sol.Traffic:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traffic:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\"Insane\" is the right word, I think! Red lights are often ignored. Honking is constant. The cars drive very closely and all look quite damaged. There are many road damages, and people don't often wear seatbelts here. We prefer to avoid renting a car. Driving yourself is definitely risky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transportation Options:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, you can also take the bus here, but it's usually overcrowded. It's best to use UBER, as you can get from A to B relatively safely and at a reasonable price. However, be prepared to ride without a seatbelt here too... Don't just hop into any random taxi!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peru is definitely a country that I would recommend to everyone. It's especially great:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you love nature<\/li><li>enjoy hiking<\/li><li>love to indulge in local cuisine<\/li><li>want to live affordably&nbsp;<\/li><li>want to experience a new culture<\/li><li>and want to immerse yourself in a completely different world.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-584\" data-postid=\"584\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-584 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->\n<div class=\"jw-faq-section\">\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How expensive is food in Peru?<\/h3>\n<p>Local restaurants are very inexpensive: 1 to 2 euros for chaufa with rice, vegetables, chicken, and egg; 2 to 3 euros for soups; 3 euros for a burger meal with fries and a drink; 4 euros for higher-quality meat dishes. In tourist restaurants, you&#039;ll pay two to three times as much.<\/p>\n<h3>What currency is used in Peru?<\/h3>\n<p>The Peruvian Sol. One Euro is approximately equivalent to 4.5 Sols.<\/p>\n<h3>How can I get from A to B safely?<\/h3>\n<p>The best option is Uber: relatively safe and inexpensive. Buses are usually overcrowded, and you shouldn&#039;t get into any random taxi. We prefer not to rent a car\u2014driving yourself is risky here.<\/p>\n<h3>What do I need to be aware of regarding the restrooms?<\/h3>\n<p>The toilet paper goes in the bin, not the bowl \u2014 the plumbing system can&#039;t handle it. And bring your own paper, often there isn&#039;t any.<\/p>\n<h3>When is the rainy season in Peru?<\/h3>\n<p>We were there in December during the rainy season. 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