Anyone traveled to Peru?

Question

Any advice before I go to Peru? What is the best time of year? I want to go for at least 10 days.

Answer 1

I suggest you go in the middle of February. Its the middle of the summer season and the weather is great! Is gonna be full of tourists though, but it'll be easier to get around. If your planning on traveling to Lima city, i suggest you go to Ancon which is an hour away from it. Its a small  beach-town but it has some nice beaches and very good sea food restaurants. Also Santa Rosa,  I heard it is a nice place. I'm planning on going to Peru in February my self; I can't wait I'm so excited. And if you don't like hot places then go July, since its independence day there, they have some really nice performances.

Answer 2

the time it depends if you are hoping to go during the summer (december - march) is nice and warm but is high peak season as well as jun-july because of independence day.

usually the airfare is low in october and april but it might be cold in those months, I will recommend you to go late september early october.

Have fun!

PS: if you stop by in lima there's a good restaurant in magdalena (about 30 mins from the airport) called Los Esteros de Tumbes.

Answer 3

Why are you going to Peru? Tourism? Is such a diverse country that You need to really know what you would like to see. Do you want to go to the mountains for hiking, go to the jungle, enjoy the beaches, go to museums or archaeological places?

From December to March is considered summer all around. April - November is relative cold. On the coast is mild weather but in the mountains and the area of Puno and Cuzco is bitter cold.

Consider your age and sense of humor. North, Central, Orient and mountains are very different and the food on each region is totally different but delicious.

People is very friendly and helpful. Try to take small tours and plan each day carefully because is a lot to see.

Good luck! Enjoy I did