Dec/Mar : Rainy season Jun/Oct : Dry season Sunny days and cold nights. Climate very dry for the skin.
AMAZON
Dec/Mar : Rainy season Jun/Oct : Dry season Sporadic showers year round Tropical weather, hot and humid
Business & Shopping
Mon/Fri: Business (9:00/17:00). Shops (10:00/19:00).
Saturday: Shops (10:00/19:00)
Banks
All major Banks are represented in Lima.
Mon/Fri: 9:45 / 17:00
Saturdays: 9:45 / 12:00
Credit Cards
All major credit cards are accepted in Peru
Tipping
Usually 10 % of the total charge, depending on service.
Water
Perfectly safe in the good hotels and restaurants. Carbonated and bottled water available everywhere
Shopping
Hand made silver and gold jewels are bargains; Alpaca and Llama sweaters, furs, rugs can be found in a great variety. Handicrafts and ceramic works are excellent.
