The official currency in Peru is the Nuevo Sol (S/.)
The average exchange rate is US$1.00 = S/.3.20 (although this may vary). It is common to exchange money (US dollars and Euros) in the street but it is recommended to make use of the Money Exchange Offices known as "Casas de Cambio" or banks for safety reasons.
The North American dollar is accepted in most commercial shops at the daily exchange rate. If you want to check the exchange rate click here.
ATM's & Credit Cards
You will find ATM's in the bigger cities. Most of them are located in airports, near banks or in major shopping malls. The main credit cards are usable in commercial establishments in Peru , although markets, small shops and "bodegas" will most likely not accept credit cards.
Tipping
We only include tipping for porters at airports, train or bus station transfers, where qualified porters certified by the proper authorities are located.
Tips at hotels are usually not included since your contact with the hotel porters is personal at baggage delivery in the rooms, and baggage pick-up at check-out. Passengers are free to tip them once inside the hotel.
Tipping is not included for drivers, guides and/or camp crews, trekking and/or river guides during journeys; the amount depends on the number of days the people accompany you and the size of the party. Camp crews tend to be with you a minimum of 4 days. These are voluntary contributions and if desired, we recommend that the following guidelines be followed (amounts specified are per group and applicable for the length of the trip, not per day):
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