Traveling to Peru soon? The right tools can make your trip better and less stressful. This is true whether you’re touring the historic ruins of Machu Picchu, hiking through the Amazon jungle, the Inca trail, or just strolling the streets of vibrant cities like Lima and Cusco.
Discover the must-have electronic and physical gadgets, also, find the travel apps that will enable you to connect, explore, and record every amazing moment of your time in Peru. Easy travel planning can help you maximize your time in our fascinating and diverse country! Let’s see!
First Tip: Use a Travel Planner App
Wanderlog: Wanderlog is among the best apps you’ll ever need for organizing your trips to other countries: for anyone planning a holiday or road trip, this is the perfect tool. The combined itinerary and map view make travel planning easier than ever before, its tool for route optimization allows you to plan in the quickest possible way. Together with sharing itineraries in real-time, it also allows peer collaboration.
TripIt: For those who want to keep track of their travels, TripIt is among the greatest apps for travel planning thanks to its provision of useful trip alerts and reminders. For example, it sends hotel reservation reminders, check-in times, and airport arrival schedules, it also makes it easier to share your travel itinerary with others. This app lets you access your itinerary offline. You can use TripIt to watch flight updates too, including luggage belt and gate details, and delays.
Hopper: One of the best applications for trip planning is Hopper, which suggests the most suitable times for booking hotels and flights. In addition, it offers special flash sales that save you a lot of money on your travels. To discover the best travel dates and stay informed about any excellent offers or price increases, Hopper’s Price Prediction function is practical. You can use an airline’s website to book tickets, however, Hopper offers a flight disruption guarantee. It makes rebooking or getting a refund easy if a flight is delayed.
Second Step: Apps useful for your stay here
Uber: You can easily walk around almost all the main cities in Peru, but when you feel tired or altitude sickness starts to affect your body, you’ll need transportation; you can use Uber. Foreign tourists might find using Peru’s public transit thrilling. We even recommend you try riding a “moto taxi”, a “combi”, or a “Colectivo”. However, taking a taxi in Peru for a foreign tourist is not recommended, that’s why we suggest Uber or a similar taxi app. Peru is a safe country, you just have to take some measures, and that’s it!
SpanishDict: We recommend learning some Spanish for many reasons: It can make you interact with locals, you can have new experiences, and it can be useful if, besides Peru, are planning to go to another Latin American country. That’s why we recommend you check out SpanishDict, an online dictionary that includes pronunciation, conjugation, vocabulary, and grammar. This app even can teach you some slang! Remember that you can learn some Spanish with Viagens Machu Picchu by checking out this blog.
XE Currency: Peru’s currency is the nuevo sol, although you can use your dollars for some shopping, especially online; we recommend changing some dollars to the Peruvian soles. XE Currency is an app that can help you stay on top of currency conversions, with its offline functionality and real-time currency rates, this app will help you better understand your spending and stick to your spending plan.
WhatsApp: If you’re from the US or Asia, perhaps you’re not familiar with this app. We can tell you it’s not only the most used app in Peru but the whole of Latin America. It’s perfect for keeping you connected with your friends and family, believe us when we tell you it’ll be useful in Peru, and it’ll allow you to make new and more friends during your stay.
Rappi: This app is like the Latin American “Uber Eats”, as it has the same way of working: Order delivery food. Rappi brings local food to your door when your tours get you tired of eating out. Accessible in major cities, it’s a practical way to enjoy Peruvian cuisine without having to leave the comfort of your hotel.
Third Tip: Get your “Boleto Turístico”
Consider this little friend as your “golden pass” when in Cusco, Peru. The “Tourist Ticket” allows you to freely explore a variety of museums, and archaeological sites inside and outside Cusco City. It’s divided into three tickets or “circuits”. The first goes to Cusco’s main archaeological sites. The second goes to museums in the city and Cusco’s south part. The last one goes to all the Sacred Valley of the Incas attractions.
If you’re planning to visit for more than 7 days in Cusco, it’s highly recommended to get the “general tourist ticket”, which includes all the attractions we mentioned before. This ticket is not sold online, so you must buy at the entrance of the attractions as mentioned earlier or a tourist agency can do that for you. You can find more information on this blog.
Fourth Tip: Choose a good Travel Agency
Although you can travel on your own around Peru, hiring a travel agency can help you get more information on the locations you’ll be seeing, eliminate the stress associated with travel planning, and provide you with a guaranteed service. There are many travel businesses in Peru, especially in Cusco, all fighting for clients.
Sadly, the vast majority of these agencies operate informally, in some cases scamming to deceive their clients and fail the promise to provide high-quality services. So, how can you choose a reputable travel company? We, at Viagens Machu Picchu, have assisted more than 100,000 people in realizing their dreams in Peru.
All of the trips that Viagens Machu Picchu offers in our country are private, ensuring that you have a unique and specialized experience. We promise to take care of you from the minute you land in Peru, as you will receive support every single day.
You can see that our packages were designed to provide you with the most opportunities to experience the adventure of visiting our country. We rely on experienced tour leaders, competent drivers, and a fleet of GPS-enabled vehicles that are continuously monitored.
Extra Tips
Travel Insurance: We recommend that you have this before your trip to Peru, as it’s cheaper, more effective, and will guarantee your well-being while in Peru.
Adaptable Clothing: Besides the time of the season you’ll visit Peru, we recommend bringing light but warm clothing. Clothing in layers is practical in Peru, with a hat, sunscreen, and a pair of sturdy hiking boots.
Documents and Passport: You don’t need to bring all of these important documents during our tours, so keep them in a safe place, including your credit cards.
Don’t be afraid of Altitude Sickness: Peru is full of high-altitude places, so it’s normal that you can get altitude sickness. Don’t worry as there are effective ways to deal with it. You can find more information on this blog we made on how to deal with it.
Try our Food: At this point, you probably should know that Peruvian food’s popularity is rising exponentially. We recommend trying all Peruvian food you know, you’ll be recommended, and even some dishes that aren’t popular. From top restaurants to markets, our food is undoubtedly the best in the world!
What do you think about these travel tips? Try to follow them so you can have a great stay in our country. As we told you before, Viagens Machu Picchu has Peru travel experts who can assist you in creating the best itinerary for you.
With our help and this blog’s tips, you won’t forget our trip to the Peruvian lands. What are you waiting for? Start packing up and get ready for your Peruvian adventure, we’re waiting for you!
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