Visited Peru for 12 days. Great experience. Scene is active. Pricing up slightly.
Spent $85/day. Best part: ease of arranging.
Overall: 9/10. Solid destination.
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Peru — tipping etiquette
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Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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22 Mar 2026 at 20:35
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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25 Mar 2026 at 10:29
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at clubs?
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26 Mar 2026 at 09:40
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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