TRAVEL TIPS

Currency

Our currency is the new Sun (U.S. $ 1 = 3.23 NS.). U.S. dollars are accepted throughout the country but it is advisable to take small denominations of $ 10, $ 20 and $ 50 (in Peru tickets are only accepted in good condition, without cracks, etc.). MasterCard and VISA credit cards are accepted at most hotels, some restaurants and businesses. It can also be used in ATM's (ATM) located at airports or banks. Travelers checks are accepted at home but with a change committee.

Passports and documents

You need to carry a valid passport (valid until 6 months after the visit). In entering the country will have to fill in a form of migration (boarding). This card is very important as it is required for the respective output (engrampar on your passport!). We recommend 2 sets of photocopies of all your documents before the trip, leaving one at home and save the other part of the originals in his luggage (in case of loss of the originals). Travel insurance is vital, ask your travel agent for more information. If you plan to drive during their stay in Peru brings his international driver's license with their translation. To visit the Peruvian jungle is necessary to take his yellow fever vaccine to date.

Taxes

The General Sales Tax of Peru is 19%.
This amount is mostly included in the total cost of sales.
Taxes shipping Airports are $ 5.00 for domestic flights and $ 28.00 for international flights.

Health Issues

For the high altitudes of the tourist attractions (Cusco and Puno above 3300 m / 12,000 ft) in height problems may occur in the health of the passenger (soroche = fatigue, decreased blood pressure, upset stomach, headaches, dehydration, heart agitated).

We recommend having 2 days of acclimatization before physical exertion, take plenty of water, eat light and control the consumption of alcohol the first 2 days.

People with heart or pressure to consult with your doctor. For our walking tours that include: All the team is charged by our porters or horses load. Yet it is important that you prepare physically for this adventure (especially legs, lungs and heart) and if you buy new equipment be sure to walk a good time with these shoes before coming to the Andes.

It is extremely important to us if you have any health problems, allergies, medical prescriptions, and so on.
We recommend bringing your own first aid.

Precautions and Diets

The best way to enjoy the trip is to start well-rested and in good health.
Generally health problems are due to stomach disorders caused by not eating food washed or cooked. Therefore we recommend not buying food from vendors on the streets and take plenty of water to remove toxins. Other beverages such as coffee, tea, liquor, do not have the moisturizing qualities of water.
It is also important to wash your hands regularly with soap and water.

Immunizations

To enter the countries of Latin America do not require prior vaccines.
For travel to the jungle need a yellow fever vaccine.
Malaria can be a problem in the jungle, consult your doctor about the best prevention, according to their personal need.
The bites can be minimized with appropriate clothing (long sleeves) and an effective repellent.

Gifts and Gratuities

Salaries in Peru are the most basic and has become customary to tip for good service.
Some restaurants and hotels include a 10% service at cost.
Unfortunately it has become customary that children in the street or in the field asking tips. Please do not give them money. We can give small gifts such as fruit or pens or other useful in their studies.
In some of our routes will visit schools and rural schools far away, where students appreciate these very small present.

Robbery

As elsewhere, we also have tourist robberies here.
It is most common in big cities than in rural areas.
Do not carry more money than necessary and to keep expensive jewelry and other things that you do not need more urgently at home.
We recommend to change money exchange offices or banks, instead of the informal money changers on the street.

Before you Go

Find out before you go in detail about the place to visit.
Let your travel agent to report on its specific principles of ecotourism and the conditions of the place to visit

Respect the local culture :

Or hire local people as guides where possible and consume products in the region as these are not limited to the population.
Or learn a little of the language of the local people.
Learn about correct behavior or in health, food and hospitality. Ask your local guide on the habits and how to properly acknowledge the hospitality received.
Be diplomatic and gift orders. Give gifts only after establishing a relationship with people. Many children will ask for small gifts. We ask them not to bring candy, but school supplies as notebooks, color, toothbrushes and so on. Clothes that do not use is also more appreciated by the local people.
Download or a balanced image of the culture of this material that has more influence. Encourage local people to appreciate their environment and culture.
Take only pictures, or people with their consent. Respect the desire for privacy. Accept that they ask a favor by appearing in your photos.
Do not make promises that can not meet exam. send photos.
Buy souvenirs and crafts, or if possible the same producers.
Modesty is adequate or in every culture. Avoid a superior print and through his flamboyant behavior, clothing and equipment.
Avoid wearing clothing or jewelry, and local if not completely familiar with its meaning and cultural ritual. Vista properly in their own culture.
Visit or cultural shows in the place of your visit.
Or listen and learn. Do not criticize cultural practices.

Observer is an invisible

During his trip

Move carefully and quietly in natural areas for animals not to disturb or damage the plants.
Do not collect souvenirs natural respect the integrity of the ecosystem in which it is located.
Avoid recording, or noise bait to attract birds or wild animals for a better view. Do not try to touch or feed wild animals. Keep your distance and use binoculars and telephoto lenses for observations and photographs.
Respect local regulations in protected areas and follow the instructions and recommendations of their local guide.
The best compliment you can do to nature is not to leave traces of your visit.
Do not leave any garbage (especially plastics). Pick up trash left by other visitors and locals.
Use existing toilets, if you do not have them, bury and burn their toilet paper. Make your needs a good distance from water courses.
Use only soap and detergent bio-degradable or not in use.
Do not distribute gifts of non-biodegradable materials or breakable objects and non-biodegradable packaging. Allow extra rolls of film packaging, clothing, accessories and food hygiene at home.
Avoid the use or purchase of products from animals or plants that are not controlled and wild places. In many countries this is illegal anyway.
Accept that where there is little wood fires are not adequate.
Avoid direct contact with indigenous people if you have a contagious disease (eg influenza, among others)

Apply what they learn and their own experiences - whether active

After your trip

Give your travel agent about changing ideas that have a positive impact on the preservation of culture and nature.
Be an active member or financial support to organizations protecting the environment, nationally and internationally.
Disseminate information on attitudes as well as positive developments in the area of ecotourism.

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