Peru's time zone is in coordinated universal time UTC-5; that is, it is five hours behind Greenwich Mean Time. In Peru there is no daylight saving time, so the time difference, for example with destinations in the United States, varies by one hour only during summer time.

The currency of Peru is the Sol (S /). The exchange rate is approximately 3.0 nuevo sol for every $ 1 USD. There are bills with denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 soles. The coins come in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents, with 100 cents being equal to 1 sol. There are also higher value coins with denominations of 1, 2, and 5 soles. Exchange rates are often listed in front of the banks.

Officially, no vaccination is required to enter Peru. However, it is advisable to be up-to-date with your typhoid and hepatitis A vaccinations. If you are traveling through the Amazon rainforest below 2,300 m (7,550 ft), you might consider getting vaccinated against the yellow fever. Furthermore, it is also advisable to take malaria pills during your stay in the Amazon

However, sanitary conditions and vaccine recommendations often change, so it is best to check with your doctor about current requirements before traveling.

In Peru, it is not safe to drink tap water. To avoid experiencing diarrhea or other waterborne illnesses, be sure to drink bottled water and eat only fruits that require peeling like oranges and bananas. Bottled water (plain water) is available in supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels. Boiling water for a minute or using iodine tablets or a water filter will also effectively purify the water. Avoid consuming fruits and vegetables that require washing.

Yes, there are a wide variety of pharmacies throughout Peru. Larger cities such as: Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, Puno, Chiclayo, and Trujillo have an abundance of pharmacies, while smaller towns usually have only one or two. Many pharmacies are even open 24 hours a day. The drugs are quite cheap and no prescription is usually required. However, prescriptions are required for antibiotics, antidepressants, and anxiety medications.

To call Peru from abroad, you must first dial the international prefix of 00 and then dial the country code of Peru 51. In Peru, landlines are 7 digits, plus an area code included, and cell phone numbers are from 9 digits. The Lima city code is 1. For example, if you are trying to call a cell phone in Lima in Peru with the number 912-232-764, you should dial 00-511-912-232-764.

In Peru, the internet is widely available. Internet cafes are available in almost every city, even in small towns. Plus, they're cheap too - the fee is often $ 1 per hour to use the internet. However, the speed of the connection may vary. Hotels and most places within the country often have Wi-Fi. Hotels in addition to wireless internet have computers available for guests to use the network.

You can use your cell phone in Peru if you have GSM technology (Global Systems for Mobiles). Before going to Peru, contact your operator and request that international roaming (or roaming) be activated. However, it should be noted that the fees could be quite high.

An alternative is to rent a cell phone. You can rent a cell phone in various places in Peru, including car rental agencies and cell phone stores at the airport. Renting a cell phone will cost you approximately $ 10 per month, including any incoming calls. Domestic calls cost around USD $ 0.70 / minute, and international calls cost approximately USD $ 1.50 / minute. You could also buy a cell phone for a price of about $ 30.

In Peru, the outlets are 220 volts and 60 cycles; appliances in the United States for example use 110 volts. Do not attempt to plug a 110-volt US appliance into a 220-volt outlet in Peru. This could cause a fire.

However, you can use a converter to plug your 110 volt appliances into Peruvian outlets. These converters can be found in electronics stores, both in the United States and in Peru. It is also advisable to bring a surge protector, as voltage surges are quite common in Peru.

What you have to bring to Peru will depend mainly on what you want to do and where you want to go. This country's landscape includes everything from snow-capped mountains to arid deserts and lush rainforests. Be sure to pack carefully.

Yes, Peru is a very friendly country when it comes to people from the LGTBIQ + community. Lima does have a certain gay scene, such as gay bars, restaurants, and clubs in cities like Lima, Cusco, Iquitos, and a few others.