Has anyone been to Peru recently? Looking for the latest intel.
Specifically interested in:
- Current price ranges
- Best areas right now
- Any safety concerns to be aware of
- New venues worth checking out
I was there 6 months ago and had a decent time. Wondering if things have changed.
Trying to decide between this and Thailand.
Cheers
Language barrier in Peru — how bad is it?
Started by PhillyFred · 22 Mar 2026 · 1734 views
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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Adding my experience: scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 15-20%.
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Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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Also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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