Travel tips to PERU

Peru is located in the west of South America, and has borders with Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia and Chile. It has sovereignty over 1,285,215 km2 of land and 200 nautical miles of the Pacific Ocean, as well as 60 million hectares of the Antarctic.
It is the third largest country in South America and one of the 20 largest countries in the world. its sovereignty extends over 200 nautical miles. having been a consultative party to the Antarctic Treaty it has a Scientific Station called Machu Picchu on that continent.
General Information
Clothing:
Regardless of the season and the area of Peru you are visiting, it is advisable to carry warm clothes, loose pants, cotton tops, hiking footwear, good sunblock and a hat (to protect you from the sun and the cold).
Safety:
- Don't let your personal belongings out of your sight.
- Avoid using unofficial or unmarked taxis during the night.
- Avoid exchanging currency in the street or carrying large sums of money. Currency exchange agencies are safe.
Health
- In case of altitude sickness, rest well during the first days avoiding physical strain; drink mate with coca leaves or take coca pills.
- Drink plenty of fluids, particularly in high altitude zones, using only bottled or previously treated water.
- Purchase your food at restaurants, avoiding street food.
Others
- Peru's electricity runs on 220 volts and 60 cycles (except for Arequipa where it is 50 cycles)
- There is no preestablished amount for gratuities, it depends on the customer's level of satisfaction with the service. 10% of the check is usually considered adequate.

(Ute-SJTours)