Peru Questions and Answers

How long is the bus ride from Lima to Quito?  Can someone tell me how long it takes by bus to get from Lima to Ecuador border and then to Guayaquil, then to Quito?

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Vos, vosotros, tu, ustedes in Peru?  Are vos and vosotros used in Peru commonly? Traveling in Argentina, that is what you hear the most.

But someone said that in Peru you can't use those ...

Peruvian Cooking Classes in Lima in English?  I need to find out if their are Peruvian cooking classes in Lima, Peru. Please help. Just post your answer as a comment and I will see it!

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Are papaya seeds good for expelling parasites?  We've heard from someone that you should eat papaya seeds every now and then to protect against parasites when traveling in countries such as Peru, and ...

Can you identify this strange fish in Peru?  Lin and I were walking on the beach here in Los Organos, N. Peru looking for sea glass . Not much sea glass but we came across this strange fish.

Well,...

Who Built Machu Picchu?  Was Machu Picchu an army fort or a place to hide from enemies or was it a city like others in the Inca Empire? Why is it so famous?

Is it safe to travel in Lima and Machu Picchu, Peru?  My daughter will be traveling through Lima and to Machu Picchu. Is travel in Peru safe?

I don't want to worry about my daughter but I don't have any ...

Day Trip to Machu Picchu?  Is it possible to take a trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco and come back in the same day?

What is the climate in Peru?  I know the Andes run through the country, but it is also fairly long. Is it tropical in the north and a cold temperate climate in the south, or how does ...

Peruvian Reputation  How are Peruvians seen in comparison to other South American countries?

Flush Toilet Paper in Peru?  I just came across this statement on the internet, "Because of the unsophisticated plumbing in Peru, used toilet paper is not flushed down the toilet but ...

Polo In Peru?  I have always been interested in finding out if polo is played in Peru (I'm sure it must be) and how good it is compared to the other South American countries....

Where are the best Photo Locations in Peru?  Hi. Thanks for your great site.
I'm a landscape photographer who has always wanted to photograph Peru. If you had 2 weeks in Peru, what would be on your ...

Best archeological sites in Peru  Can you please recommend other amazing sites to put on my "must see" list when I visit Peru next year.

Everyone thinks of Machu Picchu first but it ...

Medical Tourism in Peru?  Is it worth getting a ticket to Lima, Peru, for a common operation like a rotator cuff operation? Does anyone know about how much that would cost? Or other ...

how to use old money peru 10000 sol  i hv 10000 sol how convert in india and where plz give me information

Border Crossing from Peru to Bolivia  I am thinking about taking the bus from Puno across the border to Bolivia.

What should I expect at the border crossing? Do I need to pay anything on ...

Silver factory in Cusco?  When we traveled through Cusco, our guide took the group to the silver factory.

No one of course thought of writing down the name or address, but now ...

Inoculations needed for Machu Picchu?  Traveling with General Tours in November 2011...what do we need for inoculations please?

Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands




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Unemployment in Peru?  what city in Peru has the highest unemployment rate now, in 2011?



Hi Tricia,

There just aren't up-to-date figure on individual cities available,...

Cost of round trip, coach-class ticket  "HOw much does a round trip, coach-class air ticket cost from my nearest international airport to Peru?"



There are a number of factors that affect ...

Currency  What is the best currency to use in Peru?

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Hi! That's a good question, especially for those who use something other than US Dollars....

Glass Fishing Floats in Peru?  Has anyone ever found glass fishing floats in Peru? They were used extensively before the advent of plastic to support fishing nets and are still used ...

African, Blacks in Peru? - Afro-Peruanos?  I would like to know more about Blacks in Peru. I haven't found much information but have seen an Afro-Peruvian group on the news lately. Do you have any ...

Are there any inexpensive hostels in Miraflores, Lima, Peru?  I want to find out, as we are traveling Lima and must spend a couple of days there early in 2011. I know that Miraflores is a nicer area and wonder about ...

How would you describe the typical Peruvian guy?  Short, all, humorous, serious, sincere, etc? Do they make good husbands?

Can I purchase a pet in Peru?  Yes you can purchase pets in Peru, mainly what you would find in a pet shop in your country.

However, if you buy a pet that is not a cat or a dog and ...

What is the Capital of Peru?  The capital of Peru is Lima. For more information see the pages on this site on the capital of Peru, Lima , its weather , its food , and more.

What Language does Peru Speak?  What Language does Peru Speak? Latin American Spanish

The official language in Peru is Spanish. The Spanish spoken in all of South and Central America ...

What is the difference between an alpaca and a llama?  Is it just the size?

Where is the best kitesurfing in Peru?  My buddies and I are planning on going this fall to see Machu Picchu and maybe get some kiting in.

Hotels in Paita, Northern Peru?  I'll be there for one night this weekend and then probably some time in the future. I realize that there might not be a lot of choice for hotels in Paita,...

Medical attention in Peru?  I need knee surgery done and friend said to go to Peru is that a good idea? What is there medical attention in Peru?

How much does it cost to travel in Peru?  The cost of traveling in Peru depends completely on what you plan to do and when you want to go.

The cost of an airline ticket from the USA round trip ...

Can I start a business exporting crafts from Peru?  Yes, you can. However, there is a lot of red tape involved and you, whether foreign or Peruvian, will have to go through a LOT of red tape and may never ...

How far is it from the airport in Lima to Miraflores?  How long does it take to get from the Lima airport to Miraflores? About how much should I pay a taxi? Please help!

Are the any famous women athletes from Peru?  I know I have heard of some famous women athletes from Peru in the past but can't for the life of me place what sports they were.

As I recall, one ...

What was the Peru meteor?  Peru Meteor On Saturday, September 15, 2007, local residents of the Southern Peru, South America, department of Puno reported that a meteorite had ...