Peru
Machu Picchu, the Amazon, Lake Titicaca, and Lima's world-class gastronomy. Ancient Inca heritage meets modern culinary revolution.
Safety B💰💰Food ⭐⭐⭐
💸Estimated cost for Peru
Real-time surcharge applied (flight +15% / lodging +5%)
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
3N4D Budget
$1,765.45〜
Hostel + self-catering
3N4D Mid
$1,863.94〜
Mid hotel + dining out
3N4D Comfort
$2,089.06〜
Upscale hotel + tours
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥253,000 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
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Quick Facts
Entry & Visa
* Information for Japanese passport holders. Other nationalities may differ.
Visa-free for Japanese passport holders (up to 183 days).
Visa
Not required
Max stay
183 days
Passport
6 months
💬 Language
Spanish is official. Quechua and Aymara also official. English limited outside Lima tourist areas and major hotels.
🚆 Transport
Domestic flights to Cusco, Arequipa. PeruRail to Machu Picchu. Cruz del Sur luxury buses. Lima has Metropolitano BRT.
💳 Payment
Cash important, especially outside Lima. ATMs in cities. Credit cards at hotels and tourist restaurants. Peruvian Sol.
📋 Travel Basics
Diverse climate (coastal desert, Andean highlands, Amazon jungle). Altitude sickness above 3,000m — acclimatize in Cusco. Lima's food scene is world-top-10 level.
Local PhrasesSpanish
- 👋Meaning: HelloHola/Oh-la/
- 🙏Meaning: Thank youGracias/Grah-syas/
- 🤝Meaning: Excuse meDisculpe/Dees-cool-peh/
- 🍽Meaning: DeliciousDelicioso/Deh-lee-syoh-soh/
- 🍽Meaning: Bill pleaseLa cuenta por favor/La kwen-ta por fa-vor/
- 🛍Meaning: How much?¿Cuánto cuesta?/Kwan-toh kwes-ta?/
- 🚇Meaning: Go hereIr aquí/Eer ah-kee/
- 🚨Meaning: Help!¡Ayuda!/Ah-yoo-dah!/
* Pronunciation uses device TTS. Use as a hint only.
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✓ Last checked: 2026-07-06Source last updated: 2026-06-22
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