ElectricityElectrical current is 220 volts, 60Hz (Arequipa 50Hz).
Two-pin, flat blade and round plugs are standard. LanguageSpanish and Quechua are the official languages, but many
other dialects are spoken. English is spoken only in major tourist
centres and hotels. TippingSome restaurants add a service charge of between 5% and 10%,
which will be indicated by the words
or
near the bottom of the bill. Even if
service charge has been added the waiter can be offered an
additional 10% for exceptional service; this is also the going rate
for tipping where service charge has not been added. In hotels
porters expect about US$0.50 per bag. Taxi drivers are not tipped
(the fare should be set before departure). Tour guides are
customarily tipped. Safety InformationSafety in Peru is improving. Thieves are the biggest problem; be
especially cautious in crowded areas, on public transport, in bus
and train stations, and in the centre of Lima at night. Special
care should be taken in the cities of Lima and Cuzco against street
and violent crime. There have been attacks on foreigners trekking
in the Huayhuash region near Huaraz and trekkers should be cautious
and seek advice before setting out. Thieves and muggers also
operate in Huaraz and Arequipa. Women should take particular care
to only take taxis that have been pre-booked by a hotel or official
company, and travellers arriving at Lima International Airport
should be wary of thieves posing as taxi drivers or tour operators.
There has been an increase in the number of crimes associated with
taxis in the main cities. Visitors should avoid all political
gatherings and demonstrations as these have the potential for
violence. Local CustomsDo not take photographs of anything to do with the military.
Homosexuality, although legal, is frowned upon. Visitors should
avoid wearing any native Indian clothing as this will be seen as
insulting, regardless of intention. BusinessBusiness in Peru centr
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