TimeLocal time is GMT -5. ElectricityElectrical current is 220 volts, 60Hz (Arequipa 50Hz).
Two-pin, flat blade and round plugs are standard. LanguageSpanish and Quechua are the official languages, but many
other dialects are spoken. English is spoken only in major tourist
centres and hotels. HealthThose entering the country from an infected area require a
yellow fever certificate, and outbreaks of yellow fever do occur;
vaccination is recommended for those intending to travel to the
low-lying jungle areas in particular, but is not necessary for
Lima, Cuzco or Machu Picchu. Although no other vaccinations are
officially required, visitors are advised to take precautions
especially if planning to travel to jungle regions. Immunisation
against typhoid is sensible. Malaria is a risk all year round in
the lowland areas, except for Lima and the coastal regions to the
south, and dengue fever is on the increase. Protection against
mosquito bites is essential as a number of other
mosquito-transmitted diseases occur. There have been a number of
recent incidents of rabies transmitted by bites from vampire bats
in the Madre de Dios and Puno provinces, as well as in the north
near the border with Ecuador; visitors to these areas are advised
to have a course of rabies injections prior to travel, and not to
sleep in the open without a mosquito net. Cholera and cases of the
plague occur, but visitors are unlikely to be affected. Other risks
include Chagas disease. The most common ailments for travellers,
however, are diarrhoea and altitude sickness. Drink only bottled
water, avoid drinks with ice, and be wary of food bought from
street vendors. Health care is good in the major cities, better at
private clinics than at the public hospitals, but is expensive, and
health insurance is essential. Pharmacies in Lima are well
supplied. Screening for HIV is inadequate and visitors are advised
to avoid blood transfusions if possible. TippingSome restaurants add a service charge of between 5% and
10%, which will be indicated by the words propina or servicio
near the bottom of the bill. Even if service charge has been added
the waiter can be offered an additional 10% for exceptional
service; this is also the going rate for tipping where service
charge has not been added. In hotels porters expect about US$0.50
per bag. Taxi drivers are not tipped (the fare should be set before
departure). Tour guides are customarily tipped. SafetyThieves are the biggest problem in Peru, with one of the
worst reputations in South America. Be especially cautious in
crowded areas, on public transport, bus and train stations, and in
the centre of Lima at night. Special care is required in the cities
of Lima and Cuzco against street and violent crime. An organised
tour group was attacked and robbed on the Inca Trail on 15 November
2005 by a group of armed men, and there have been recent attacks on
foreigners trekking in the Huayhuash region near Huaraz and
trekkers should be cautious in the area and seek advice before
setting out. Thieves and muggers also operate in Huaraz and
Arequipa. Women should take particular care to only take taxis that
have been pre-booked by a hotel or official company, and travellers
arriving at Lima International Airport should be wary of thieves
posing as taxi drivers or tour operators. There has also been an
increase in the number of crimes associated with taxis in the main
cities. Visitors should avoid all political gatherings and
demonstrations as these have the potential for violence. CustomsDo not take photographs of anything to do with the
military. Homosexuality, although legal, is frowned upon. Visitors
should avoid wearing any native Indian clothing as this will be
seen as insulting, regardless of intention. BusinessBusiness in Peru centres on the capital, Lima. Business
is usually conducted in a formal and somewhat conservative manner,
and it is worth noting that a business visa is needed from a local
Peruvian Consulate. Dress should be formal, with suits and ties the
norm. Titles and surnames are usually used upon greeting, and
handshakes are standard for men and women. Business cards are
usually exchanged and it is useful to have them printed in Spanish
on one side. Although English is fairly common, it will be an
advantage to have business materials translated into Spanish; an
effort to speak Spanish will be well received. Women may encounter
some sexism. Punctuality is important, although meetings are not
likely to begin on time. Business hours can vary but are usually
from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday. Some businesses can close for
siesta from 1pm to 3pm. CoummnicationThe international access code for Peru is +51, and
the outgoing code is 00, followed by the relevant country code
(e.g. 0044 for the UK). City/area codes are in use, e.g. (0)1) for
Lima. A mobile phone operator provides a GSM 1900 network with
coverage limited to major towns and cities. Peru is well connected
to the Internet with a proliferation of inexpensive Internet
kiosks, called cabinas pública, available on street corners in most
towns and cities.
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