28-29 october
2004
CUSCO, Peru

How to travel to Peru?
Peru is one of the most popular destinations worldwide, being served by some of the main airline companies in the world. Your first destination will be the Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, where our reception personnel will meet you. Your final destination will be Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, where you will be met by our reception personnel to be transported to the hotel.

Climate
Cusco is located at 3326 masl. By the end of October we can expect cloudy or clear skies with occasional showers. Temperature will range between 22 Celsius during midday and 4 Celsius during the evening and nights.

Go to SENAMHI webpage for more information:
http://www.senamhi.gob.pe/prono/index.php?PHPSESSID=fe07d4e274b7
e9e6a12c548ca6c5f45d#tnacional

Language
The language in Peru is Spanish. As we expect that most presentations will be in English, simultaneous translation into French and Spanish will be provided during the meeting

Currency
Peru's currency is the Nuevo Sol (1 USD = S/. 3.4 Nuevos Soles). Although most establishments will accept the US dollar, it is convenient to carry a few Soles with you at all times.

Airport Taxes
The international exit tax at Lima Airport is currently US $ 28.24
The national exit tax at both Lima and Cusco Airport is currently US$ 5.00

Insurance
Participants should make the necessary arrangements for personal insurance to cover accidents, illness or loss of personal property while attending this meeting.

Passport/Visas
All visitors to Peru must carry a valid passport. Nationals of some countries might require a visa as well.

Please check the list below on citizens that DO NOT requiere an entry visa to Peru:

South America

  • Argentina
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Colombia
  • Chile
  • Ecuador
  • Guyana
  • Paraguay
  • Suriname
  • Uruguay
  • Venezuela

North America

  • Canada
  • United States
  • Mexico

Central America and The Caribbean

  • Antiqua and Barbuda
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Costa Rica
  • Dominica
  • El Salvador
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Jamaica
  • Nicaragua
  • Panama
  • Dominican Republic
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • San Vicente and
    Granadinas
  • Trinidad and Tobago

Europe

  • Germany
  • Andorra
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Belarus
  • Bulgaria
  • Chypre
  • Croatia
  • Denmark
  • Slovenia
  • Slovakia
  • Spain
  • Estonia
  • Russian Federation
  • Finland
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Iceland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macedonia
  • Malta
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Norway
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Czech Republic
  • Serbia and
  • Montenegro
  • San Marino
  • Holy See
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Ukraine

Asia

  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Philippines
  • Indonesia
  • Israel
  • Japan
  • Malaysia
  • Republic of Korea
  • Singapore
  • Thailand

Oceania

  • Australia
  • Fiji
  • Cook Islands
  • Marshall Islands
  • Solomon Islands
  • Kiribati
  • Micronesia
  • Nauru
  • Niue
  • New Zealand
  • Palau
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Samoa
  • Tonga
  • Tuvalu
  • Vanuatu

Africa

  • South Africa
   

Another territories

  • Hong Kong
  • Taiwan
 

link to document

Should you require a Peruvian visa, please send the personal information below to: BEATRIZ FATACCIOLI, Secretary, Direction of Sustainable Development - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Perú (e-mail: bfataccioli@rree.gob.pe) Phone: 511-3112627 - Fax: 511-3112628

  • Complete name (as it shows in your passport)
  • Nationality
  • Passport number
  • Type of Passport

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We would encourage you to organize your in-Peru travel with your local travel agent or you may contact:

Viajes Union (Travel Agency in Cuzco Pérou)
Contact person: Francisco Corbacho
Phone: +51 (84) 240881
Mobile: +51 (84) 993-3968
Fax: +51 (84) 239449
Courriel: central@perutouroperator.com
Website: www.perutouroperator.com

We look forward to your participation in the meeting.
Please do not hesitate to direct any questions you may have to
Ms. Martha Huanes
Phone: + 511-3175314
Fax: +511-3175333
Email: m.huanes@cgiar.org