Peru: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

Peak months: Apr–Sep.

May–Sep dry season is best for Machu Picchu and the highlands.

Illustrative — based on typical seasonal demand, not a live rate calendar.

They drive on the right — look left first when crossing.

Peruvian Sol (PEN · S/)

Live rate unavailable — check a converter before you travel.

Exchange at the airport, banks or licensed money changers; ATMs usually give the best rate. Cards are widely accepted in cities.

Indicative rate — cards and bureaux add a margin.

• ·Cusco & the Sacred Valley sit high — allow a day to acclimatise (coca tea helps).
• ·Bottled or purified water only.

General guidance — confirm vaccinations with a travel clinic 4–6 weeks ahead. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.

≈ 5,868 km each way · what 83 trees absorb in a year.

Estimate only — economy class, including high-altitude effects.