You shouldn't drink the tap water in Peru Parasites, amoebae and other unwitnessed wonders can lurk within, more than capable of causing serious infections or at least a few days spent in close proximity to a bathroom It’s...

Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), can occur at heights of 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) and above That means that many popular attractions in Peru fall under this category, including the city of...

The following Machu Picchu safety advice covers everything from altitude sickness to sunburn to the Zika virus It will help you decide which vaccinations you need for Machu Picchu, and which can be ignored That said, none...

Here are a few Peru safety tips to bear in mind as you cruise around the country Peru is not a hugely dangerous place and paranoia is counterproductive If you keep your wits about you and remember the following safety tips,...

It looks like there’s another unscrupulous swindle to add to the list of scams in Peru All credit goes to Jack and Jill of Jack and Jill Travel the World for highlighting what appears to be a far too common occurrence along...