Vaccinations
No vaccinations are required to enter Perú. However, for people who are travelling to the jungle in Peru is requiered to have a vaccine against yellow fever, at least 10 days before arriving in the jungle.According to information given by the Health Ministry, there have not been any case of this illness registered in the area for 15 years. It is necessary to carry your vaccine certificate with you, as you will be requested to show it along your trip to the jungle.There are several places in Lima where the vaccine can be administered (the airport, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, etc), however you will have to consider that it has to be administered at least 10 days before.

Water
It is not recommended to drink water directly from the tap, as sicknesses such as cholera and typhus are still present in Peru. It is advisable to drink only bottled or boiled water.

Food
Avoid eating food in the street; also make sure that seafood and fish are fresh, and try to eat them cooked. Because one of the specialties of Peruvian food is ceviche (raw fish marinated in lemon juice), it is a good idea to try it in a respectable restaurant. Also, wash fruit and vegetables thoroughly with purified water, and if possible, peel them. You have to be very cautious of where you eat. Making sure they adhere basic hygiene standards.

Altitude Sickness (Soroche)
When visiting cities in high regions, do not drink carbonized drinks, rather, eat fresh fruits and lemon flavored candies to avoid altitude sickness, also have tablets of "coramina" handy, these pills are ideal to avoid soroche. Another way of avoiding soroche is to have a good rest during the first day of the trip.

Travel Health Insurance
If you wish to take travelers insurance, contact us.