Planning first trip to Peru. Need advice on:
1. Best area to stay
2. Daily budget
3. Safety concerns
4. Online vs in person?
5. Duration - thinking 7 days
Tips appreciated.
Peru — planning trip, need advice
Started by EuroExplorer · 5 Mar 2026 · 409 views
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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8 Mar 2026 at 05:13
Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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9 Mar 2026 at 13:42
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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10 Mar 2026 at 11:42
Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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10 Mar 2026 at 16:04
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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12 Mar 2026 at 08:42
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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12 Mar 2026 at 23:51
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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14 Mar 2026 at 14:43
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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16 Mar 2026 at 03:01
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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16 Mar 2026 at 23:30
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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18 Mar 2026 at 03:54
This matches my experience. Peru is one of my favorites.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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20 Mar 2026 at 02:32
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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21 Mar 2026 at 11:28
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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