Cusco Peru Travel Tips

Journey International flights take you into Lima, the capital city. You may spend a few days there or come over directly to Cusco . The domestic flight lasts for about 45 minutes. It is as well possible to get to Cusco by bus (24 hours). We may assist you to take your decision, please contact us!

Climate During the dry season, from April to October, the weather is generally sunny.Temperatures are hot during the day and cold at night. The rainy season in Cusco occurs from November through March. It is recommended that students bring a wet weather coat as well as a warm one for the nights and inside buildings, as they don't have heating systems.

Altitude sickness Some people experience some discomfort at this altitude (around 3'500 above sea level). We recommend resting at least for a few hours prior to the start of any other activity. The symptoms of "soroche" are headaches, dizziness, stomach upset and tiredness. These symptoms can be managed by drinking lots of fluids (especialy coca tea!), eating light meals and getting plenty of rest.

Security Cusco is compared to other cities in South America pretty safe. Travellers are warmly welcomed in Cusco! Like in every city, there are areas, in which foreigners should not walk around, especialy at night. It is as well safe travelling without lots of money in cash. We recommend to use only offical taxis and to go out at night in groups.

Getting around The best way to discover the city and it charme is on foot. Actualy for longer distances you will need to take a taxi or a bus. Prices are very low (less than 1 US-Dollar)

Money The currency of Peru is the Nuevo Sol; it is useful to arrive with US-Dollar.There are AMT's around the city centre that take mayor credit cards. Traveller's Checks can be cashed in "casa de cambios".
USD 1.00 = S./3.45, EUR 1.00 =S./3.60, GPB 1.00 = S./5.20

Expenses Less than USD 1.00 for transportation, up to USD 2.50 for a complete meal, less than USD 1.00 for a coffe in a trendy café, 1 USD for laundry service.

Communication It'll be no problem to contact home, either by phone or email. There are lots of cybercafes in Cusco, the price for an hour of internet is less than USD 1.00. Students can check their emails at school, free of charge. Long distance phone calls are getting cheaper, with some calling cards you can make international calls for less than 10 US-cents per minute.