Hotel La Casa de mi Abuela

Extension: 1,285.000 Km.2 Population: 24 million inhabitants. Government: Democratic. Languages: Spanish (in the whole Country), Quechua (Andean region mainly in the South) Other languages: Aymará (Puno).

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

Citizens from the European community and Latin American won't need a Visa to enjoy our country, just presenting their passport at the airport. The visitors receive a stamp authorizing their stay for 60 or 90 days. Keep handy your return ticket which you may request withing our frontiers the Peru - Ecuador, Peru - Bolivia.

FLIGHT TAXES AND CUSTOM

For each national flight in our country, there is rate of $4.00. Personal goods are excent of custom rights; new objects and gifts may not exceed $300 dollars. It is forbidden to export art objects from our cultural patrimony, please be aware of malicious merchands and do not take any risk.

CURRENCY, BANKS AND CREDIT CARDS

Our national currency is the NUEVO SOL, its symbol is NS /., however, many establishments accept american dollars. The entrance of foreign currencies is unlimited, you may exchange these currencies at the airport,at principal banks in the city, exchange money houses and street vendors (black market). it is important to have special care with bill change on the street, you could get fake money. We recommend to carry american dollars on. Other currencies might need certain establishments to exchage it. In the same way your left soles could by chance into american dollars or other currencies at the airport without any problem. All Banks are opened Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 hrs and from 16:30 to 18:30 hrs., some banks work on Saturday until noon. Maybe any schedule variation during summer time. Without any inconvenience you will be able to get cash from a ATM machines at any bank. Whether you have Visa or Mastercard. In the same way your credit cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants and important stores.

CLOTHING

Keep in mind which season are you coming; which region you are visiting and the kind of trip you are making (trekking or a comfortable one). Anyway jeans are a good choice, but remember is better to have pant not too tight. TAXES AND SERVICES Restaurants and stores charge to the total sale a tax rate of 18% and a tax services of 10% up to 13%, usually these taxes are already included in the price. It is used giving tips to porters , waiters and the ward robes but taxi drivers.

CLAIMS

Now in our country exist INDECOPI, an office with bilingual receptionists, that was opened to serve and protect our turist visitors, this official organism created in 1994 helps travelers in the following cases: Nonfulfillment of contract of the travel agencies, of the airlines and of the lodging establishments. Nonfulfillment of the conditions and facilities offered by services. Emergency situations or irregularities with police agents, customs officers or the inmmigration office. Advice in cases of lost or robbery of documents or values. This Turist Service doesn't provide tourist data, neither information about rates or itineraries, travel agencies or hotels recommendation, etc.

TRANSPORT

Airway: We have the following airlines: AEROCONTINENTE, AVIANDINA, TANS AND LANPERU. Railroad: The train of the Mid-country Lima/La Oroya-Huancayo (keep going to Huancavelica) a master piece of engineering in the last century; the train crosses through highland valleys, it goes by Ticlio to 4,800 m.s.n.m. the railroad at the highest point in the world. The train of the South among Arequipa/Puno/Cusco, also the train Cusco /Machupicchu which requires itineraries consulting. Bus Service: They are quite cheap and very comfortable especially in Pan-American South highway; between Arequipa-Puno and Cusco the highways are not paved, that makes the trip quite exhausting.

SCHEDULES

Stores open generally from 09:00 to 13:00 hrs. and from 15:00 to 20:00 hrs. Some others have only day schedules. The supermarkets open up every day and even on Sundays. The travel agencies and airlines usually assist from 9:00 to 13:00 hrs. and from 16:00 to 20:00 hrs. Consulates and embassies usually assist half-day with some exceptions.

RESTAURANTS

Our country has a wide range of restaurants, besidest of the excellent Peruvian cousine, many peruvians usually frequent international restaurants like Chinese, Italian, Argentinean, Japanese etc. The Peru possesses good quality liquors like the PISCO, a grape liquor that symbolizes the national drink; with it you prepare a famous cocktail called PISCO SOUR, you will love it. Within the highlands we have the CHICHA always share in handycrafts fairs and popular parties, this drink is made with fermented corn and honey. Definitively beer is the most popular drink and you will find them with a remarkable quality... besides the RUM CARTAVIO, POMALCA. Etc… Although we are not famous for our wines we have grateful marks as TACAMA, OCUCAJE AND vista alegre...taste them and you won't regret it. SALUD The "Soroche" or high-altitude illness, comes with a light dizziness, headache and eventually vomits. It is produced for the low oxigene presure at a the height point. To avoid the "soroche" try eat very little the night previous to trip, glucose or COCA INFUSION, lemon candies, rest Aa bit; eat and drink as less as possible. After these cautions, you will be able to act like autochthonous ones. The ideal thing, of course, is to begin with cities of lower altitude and gradually ascending .

HANDMADE SECTOR

Gold and Silver: Colonial and republican Silver artwork . Jewels of gold coming from Catacaos (Piura) chains, bracelets ...etc. Wood: Mirrors and marks recovered with "Pan de Oro" of pure colonial style, interesting prices. Plaster: In the region of Cusco quite experienced artisans manufacture with wheat flour , rice, mush potato, plaster and maché paper , figures that represent the sacred family, dedicated to births and bought by collectors. Stone: the famous stone of Huamanga elaborated in diverse forms and souvenirs. Objects in volcanic stone (sillar) in Arequipa. The Peruvian turquoise (crisocola) it a beautiful greenish dark blue color and it matches very well with silver,the beautiful details of this stone are appreciated. Ceramic: Of all type and from different regions, and cultures. Leather: Articles like embossed seats and decorated with Inca or colonial motives; besides belts, wallets, bolsones, etc. Wool: The Peru is famous for the export of garments in alpaca wool, fabrics, blankets, sacks, etc., made in Baby alpaca. It will be Arequipa the ideal city for the direct purchase from the factory and at moderate prices.




Extension: 1,285.000 Km.2 Population: 24 million inhabitants. Government: Democratic. Languages: Spanish (in the whole Country), Quechua (Andean region mainly in the South) Other languages: Aymará (Puno). PASSPORTS AND VISAS Citizens from the European community and Latin American won't need a Visa to enjoy our country, just presenting their passport at the airport. The visitors receive a stamp authorizing their stay for 60 or 90 days. Keep handy your return ticket which you may request withing our frontiers the Peru - Ecuador, Peru - Bolivia. FLIGHT TAXES AND CUSTOM For each national flight in our country, there is rate of $4.00. Personal goods are excent of custom rights; new objects and gifts may not exceed $300 dollars. It is forbidden to export art objects from our cultural patrimony, please be aware of malicious merchands and do not take any risk. CURRENCY, BANKS AND CREDIT CARDS Our national currency is the NUEVO SOL, its symbol is NS /., however, many establishments accept american dollars. The entrance of foreign currencies is unlimited, you may exchange these currencies at the airport,at principal banks in the city, exchange money houses and street vendors (black market). it is important to have special care with bill change on the street, you could get fake money. We recommend to carry american dollars on. Other currencies might need certain establishments to exchage it. In the same way your left soles could by chance into american dollars or other currencies at the airport without any problem. All Banks are opened Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 hrs and from 16:30 to 18:30 hrs., some banks work on Saturday until noon. Maybe any schedule variation during summer time. Without any inconvenience you will be able to get cash from a ATM machines at any bank. Whether you have Visa or Mastercard. In the same way your credit cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants and important stores. CLOTHING Keep in mind which season are you coming; which region you are visiting and the kind of trip you are making (trekking or a comfortable one). Anyway jeans are a good choice, but remember is better to have pant not too tight. TAXES AND SERVICES Restaurants and stores charge to the total sale a tax rate of 18% and a tax services of 10% up to 13%, usually these taxes are already included in the price. It is used giving tips to porters , waiters and the ward robes but taxi drivers. CLAIMS Now in our country exist INDECOPI, an office with bilingual receptionists, that was opened to serve and protect our turist visitors, this official organism created in 1994 helps travelers in the following cases: Nonfulfillment of contract of the travel agencies, of the airlines and of the lodging establishments. Nonfulfillment of the conditions and facilities offered by services. Emergency situations or irregularities with police agents, customs officers or the inmmigration office. Advice in cases of lost or robbery of documents or values. This Turist Service doesn't provide tourist data, neither information about rates or itineraries, travel agencies or hotels recommendation, etc. TRANSPORT Airway: We have the following airlines: AEROCONTINENTE, AVIANDINA, TANS AND LANPERU. Railroad: The train of the Mid-country Lima/La Oroya-Huancayo (keep going to Huancavelica) a master piece of engineering in the last century; the train crosses through highland valleys, it goes by Ticlio to 4,800 m.s.n.m. the railroad at the highest point in the world. The train of the South among Arequipa/Puno/Cusco, also the train Cusco /Machupicchu which requires itineraries consulting. Bus Service: They are quite cheap and very comfortable especially in Pan-American South highway; between Arequipa-Puno and Cusco the highways are not paved, that makes the trip quite exhausting. SCHEDULES Stores open generally from 09:00 to 13:00 hrs. and from 15:00 to 20:00 hrs. Some others have only day schedules. The supermarkets open up every day and even on Sundays. The travel agencies and airlines usually assist from 9:00 to 13:00 hrs. and from 16:00 to 20:00 hrs. Consulates and embassies usually assist half-day with some exceptions. RESTAURANTS Our country has a wide range of restaurants, besidest of the excellent Peruvian cousine, many peruvians usually frequent international restaurants like Chinese, Italian, Argentinean, Japanese etc. The Peru possesses good quality liquors like the PISCO, a grape liquor that symbolizes the national drink; with it you prepare a famous cocktail called PISCO SOUR, you will love it. Within the highlands we have the CHICHA always share in handycrafts fairs and popular parties, this drink is made with fermented corn and honey. Definitively beer is the most popular drink and you will find them with a remarkable quality... besides the RUM CARTAVIO, POMALCA. Etc… Although we are not famous for our wines we have grateful marks as TACAMA, OCUCAJE AND vista alegre...taste them and you won't regret it. SALUD The "Soroche" or high-altitude illness, comes with a light dizziness, headache and eventually vomits. It is produced for the low oxigene presure at a the height point. To avoid the "soroche" try eat very little the night previous to trip, glucose or COCA INFUSION, lemon candies, rest Aa bit; eat and drink as less as possible. After these cautions, you will be able to act like autochthonous ones. The ideal thing, of course, is to begin with cities of lower altitude and gradually ascending . HANDMADE SECTOR Gold and Silver: Colonial and republican Silver artwork . Jewels of gold coming from Catacaos (Piura) chains, bracelets ...etc. Wood: Mirrors and marks recovered with "Pan de Oro" of pure colonial style, interesting prices. Plaster: In the region of Cusco quite experienced artisans manufacture with wheat flour , rice, mush potato, plaster and maché paper , figures that represent the sacred family, dedicated to births and bought by collectors. Stone: the famous stone of Huamanga elaborated in diverse forms and souvenirs. Objects in volcanic stone (sillar) in Arequipa. The Peruvian turquoise (crisocola) it a beautiful greenish dark blue color and it matches very well with silver,the beautiful details of this stone are appreciated. Ceramic: Of all type and from different regions, and cultures. Leather: Articles like embossed seats and decorated with Inca or colonial motives; besides belts, wallets, bolsones, etc. Wool: The Peru is famous for the export of garments in alpaca wool, fabrics, blankets, sacks, etc., made in Baby alpaca. It will be Arequipa the ideal city for the direct purchase from the factory and at moderate prices.

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