Planning to Come?
- Embassies in Lima, Perú: (for additional addresses go towww.rree.gob.pe)
- Australia—Honorary Consul, Santa Cruz 398, San Isidro. 441-5366
- Bolivia—Los Castaños 235, San Isidro. 440-2298
- Brasil—José Pardo 850, Miraflores. 421-5660
- Canada—Libertad 130. 444-2298
- Chile—Javier Prado, Oeste 790, San Isidro. 221-2817
- Colombia—Jorge Basadre 1580, San Isidro. 441-0530
- Dominican Republic – falta direccion
- Ecuador—Las Palmeras 356, San Isidro. 440-0941
- France—Arequipa 3415, San Isidro. 221-7837
- Germany—Arequipa 4210, Miraflores. 422-4919
- Guatemala – falta direccion
- Israel—Natalio Sánchez 125, 6th floor, Santa Beatriz.
- Netherlands—Principal 190, Santa Catalina. 475-6537
- UK/ New Zealand—Natalio Sánchez 125, Lima. 433-4738
- USA—Avenida Encalada, Cuadra 17, Monterrico. 434-3000
- Visas: For citizens of most Western European nations, the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, a visa is not required, only a valid passport. Other countries may require a visa, so check for requirements. A tourist card is given upon entrance and required upon departure. A visa of up to 90 days is available.
- Money: Sol (plural: Soles). Means “Sun(s).”
- Exchange rate (2009): 2.99 Soles per dollar (1 Sol is about 30¢). For an up-to-date exchange rate we recommend you access the following website: www.exchangerate.com
- ATM machines are readily available and are safer than the moneychangers on the street – counterfeit is a risk if you deal with moneychangers. Larger businesses may accept dollars but at a reduced exchange rate. Bring dollar bills that aren’t damaged, worn, or written on; even a tiny tear can make your dollar unacceptable.
- Laundry: Pay a few dollars to have a “laundry service” wash, dry, press, and fold your clothes; leave at least a 24-hour window to have it done.
- Bathrooms: Always carry toilet paper with you and place it in a trash can, never in the toilet.
- Immunizations: Only a yellow fever vaccine is required at present by international health regulations, but others may be recommended for your safety (such as hepatitis, tetanus, diphtheria, cholera, and typhoid.) Malaria pills may also be recommended. We recommend that you consult with your doctor and/or health department at least six weeks before traveling.
- The local mosquito population: You’ll rarely need bug repellant in the city of Iquitos. You will often need bug repellant in the village communities. Buy repellent before coming to the Amazon.
- Water: Drink only bottled, filtered or boiled water—be careful of accepting ice, and vegetables and fruits not washed with purified water. Drink a lot—carry a water bottle with you
