We all descend when we are going to travel soon, we are in front of our empty luggage or luggage and we do not know where to start and what to pack. This could be even more complicated if we think that our destination has different temperatures or we are not aware of what we should bring and we do not want to carry extra weight in vain, right? Here we will explain what you should bring and what you should not bring for your next trip and when to travel to Peru.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- You can choose where you want to go. Yes to the coast, the jungle and the highlands (Sierra). You will find different types of weather in each region. The jungle is warm and humid and in the Sierra the temperatures are cold. Cusco is the most visited department with a variety of micro climates that can have a bright sun during the day, but at night it can be very cold. So, what we suggest is to take with you is a good coat that you can wear whenever it is cold. In addition, long pants for the jungle as you want to avoid mosquitoes . But also, bring your shirts and shorts in case you take a morning tour and want to enjoy the sun in Cusco.
- As you will be exposed to the sun at high altitude, we recommend you bring your sunscreen . Your skin will appreciate it!
- If you are going to be in the main cities like Lima or Cusco, you may go to a good restaurant or like to enjoy the nightlife. Especially in Cusco, it is very common for you to go to a party at night if you still have energy and are in the mood. In that case, you can bring only one shirt or dress . But don’t bring many of these clothes, you’ll be in comfortable clothes most of the time.
- You will visit some places that are not so easy to walk. The jungle, the countryside and even cities like Cusco that are paved, so it will not be useful to bring many shoes, high heels or uncomfortable. Just try to get your shoes (tennis) and some casual shoes from the city.
- If you come during the rainy season (from mid-December to mid-April) you will really need a good rain coat . So don’t forget to have one of those if you are going to visit the jungle or the highlands. As you may have heard, it never rains in Lima. But he does it on the other sites!
- To maintain your peace of mind, you can use one of the very practical Passport bags . This way, you can have your documents and money safe and at hand . You can wear it under your clothes and have it in a safe place in your hotel. It is a good idea to bring a copy of your passport to take with you when you are on tour.
- The textile tradition in Peru is very long! This has been attracting many people who only come to Peru for this reason. So one of our best tips is to bring an empty suitcase. You will return home some beautiful hats, gloves, blankets, alpaca sweaters and others. You will find that the prices are not so high, so it is a good opportunity to buy something for yourself or to bring a nice gift for your loved ones.
- Some places will not be clean enough, so always have a hand sanitizer with you . It will help you a lot and can prevent you from having a stomach virus. Having scarves with you will also be useful. Bring your lipstick and moisturizing hand , since in the highlands the environment is very dry and your lips and hands can feel it. For the jungle, a good insect repellent will be useful . Just take into consideration the use of an ecological one since we don’t want to contaminate the virgin jungle.
- Have your camera always ready! Even if you’re just taking photos with your cell phone, keep in mind the beautiful details around you that you can photograph. It will be useful to have an external charger in case you run out of battery. You will bring beautiful memories of your trip to Peru with you.