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Coronavirus in Peru: The Essential Facts About COVID-19

December 18, 2023 by Gina

Here at Inca Expert Travel, your health and comfort are always our top priority. We understand that coronavirus in Peru and around the world has brought a lot of confusion to travelers. Please rest assured that we are always here for you to bring peace of mind while preserving every bit of the wonder that your upcoming trip beholds. If you need to speak with someone directly, remember we are just a call or email away to bring clarity and support.

Restrictions also often change on a day-to-day basis. For more immediate information, please refer to your country of origin’s Embassy in order to view the latest updates regarding new regulations. United States citizens can check the U.S. Embassy in Peru for the latest information.

*This article was last updated on November 4, 2022. It was originally created on March 13, 2020.

If you have any specific questions or concerns about an upcoming trip, please contact your Travel Advisor directly. Any travelers currently in Peru should call our 24-hour emergency line. 

Our emergency numbers are listed in your Inca Expert Travel Program.

Your health and comfort are always our top priorities. Please remember that we are here for you – just a call or email away.

Essential Information for Travelers

Is Peru open for tourism?

Yes, Peru is open for travel and restrictions have eased. All travelers, vaccinated and unvaccinated, can enter Peru, and the use of face masks is optional.

We are continuously monitoring the situation and updating our travelers as things return to normal.

All of Peru’s beloved sites like Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail, and Colca Canyon have reopened their ancient doors.

Contact our expert travel advisors to book your fascinating (and safe) vacation to Peru.

Current COVID-19 restrictions in Peru

Here are the current restrictions for visitors to Peru:

Machu Picchu Tours:

What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 is an infectious, newly discovered coronavirus that affects the upper respiratory tract. The first case was confirmed in China in December 2019 and has since spread across the globe. The virus is highly contagious, however, there is a low mortality rate. In fact, more than 80 percent of individuals have mild cases, with flu-like symptoms, while about 16 percent have more severe cases that require hospitalization. The majority of individuals with severe cases are elderly, immunosuppressed, or people with underlying health conditions.

Common symptoms of COVID-19:

If you contract COVID in Peru

Any travelers traveling with Inca Expert Travel who think they may have contracted COVID-19 in Peru, are advised to call our 24-hour emergency number to be immediately assisted.

Our emergency numbers are listed in your Inca Expert Travel Program.

Your health. If you have symptoms, dial Peru’s Ministry of Health toll-free number 113, send a WhatsApp message to (+51) 952-842-623, or email [email protected]. Responses may be in Spanish only. You can also call your travel health insurance company for assistance. 

Minimizing risk guidelines

Though widespread, you can absolutely minimize your risk and prevent catching COVID-19. Here are further guidelines for minimizing risk from the Center for Disease Control’s website: 

  1. Social distance yourself. Stay 6 feet away from people in public and try to avoid large group gatherings. 
  2. Wash your hands often. Wash your hands with soap and water frequently, for at least 20 seconds each time.
  3. Use hand sanitizer. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer that is 60 percent alcohol or higher. 
  4. Resist touching your face. Touching your eyes, nose, and mouth increases the risk of catching a contagious disease. 
  5. Disinfect surfaces. Clean door handles, workspaces, and your mobile phone multiple times a day with disinfectant wipes. 
  6. Cover your cough. If you need to cough or sneeze, cover your mouth with the inside of your elbow or with a tissue. 
  7. Touch-free greetings. Handwaving over handshaking is a good no-touch greeting option to prevent the spread of germs. It would be especially wise to not hug or kiss elderly people to minimize any possible exposure.
  8. Facemasks. If you are infected or potentially infected and must leave your home to go to the doctor, utilize a facemask. Instructions for proper use of a facemask are here.

Disclaimer

Inca Expert Travel does not specialize in healthcare advice. The information we’ve compiled is based on guidelines and details from reputed institutes cited in this article. Some details may not be up-to-date despite our greatest efforts.


About the author
Gina

Gina loves the hidden turquoise rivers of the Andes, the magical pink dolphins of the Amazon, and the lush ocean-view parks of Lima. She finds Peru to be the most inspiring country in the world, and has been exploring and writing about this sacred place since 2014.


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