Weather
Lima is a city with a temperate climate, with no major rain in the winter nor too hot in summer.

The average temperature in summer - from mid-December to mid March - is 25 ° C. In the winter, which is characterized by gray days, damp and cloudy, the average temperature fluctuates between 12 and 15 ° C.

Summer
From December 22nd to March 21st.

Fall
From March 22nd to June 21st.

Winter
From June 22nd to September 22nd.

Spring
From September 23rd to December 21st.

Security
Take precautions whenever you travel:

Carry a copy of your identification documents and store the originals with their valuables in the custody of your accommodation.

To take a taxi, you should request the service by phone or for those authorized by the municipalities, in Lima they are usually painted yellow.

Phones
For international calls, dial 00 + country code + city code + telephone number.

To call station: 0 + city code + telephone number.

Public phones accept coins and cards which are sold in kiosks and supermarkets. Verify that you are buying the card from the phone company want to use. For additional information about telephone numbers dial 103.

Health
Only drink bottled water or boiled. Avoid eating at food stands in the street. Avoid altitude sickness or mountain sickness, resting on the first day of your arrival in the Sierra and eating snacks. Drink coca tea.

When traveling to the mountains or the jungle, bring insect repellent and waterproof.

Currency
The official currency in Peru is the Nuevo Sol (S /.) divided into 100 cents. Coins are in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, 1, 2 and 5 Nuevos Soles and in bills of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 Nuevos Soles.

Money Exchange
Do not change money on the street. Do it in hotels, banks and authorized exchange offices (from 9:30 to 18:00 pm approximately). On Saturdays, most of banks open until noon.

When Flying
Fly from Lima to the main cities of the country except to Chachapoyas and Ica, where you can travel by bus.

Fee for Use of Airports (T.U.U.A.)
Domestic flights: Lima US$ 6,05.
International flights: US$ 30,25.

Reports On Flights
Information on domestic and international flights: (01) 511- 6055. www.lap.com.pe

Electricity
220 Volts.