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Peru.
Lima Office:
Address: C.C. Camino Real Of. 284
San Isidro
Phone number: (+511) 2526133
E-mail:
info@perucusco.com
Contact person: Malena Montes |
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Cusco Office
Address: Jr. Peru B-14 Manzanapata, Santiago
Phone number: (+5184) 984625171
E-mail:
info@perucusco.com
Contact person: Ronald Arana |
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Health - Vaccinations in Peru
Vaccinations
While a vaccination certificate is not required for entering Lima
although it is recommended that you are vaccinated against Yellow
Fever, Cholera, Typhoid, DTP and Hepatitis. Doctors from different
places often disagree over what exactly is necessary and what is not
- it is advised that you contact your local physician well in
advance of your departure to ask their advice on what vaccinations
are recommendable when traveling to South America.
If traveling to the Amazon it is mandatory to show a Yellow Fever
vaccination certificate in order to enter. Some western countries
require this certificate on your return from Peru in order to
reenter the country. Yellow fever is a tropical disease spread by
mosquitoes and while most infections are mild – some can be quite
serious. With a yellow fever vaccination one is protected against
the virus, although it is always a good idea to avoid being bitten
by mosquitoes anyway. Malaria exists in the rural areas below
1.500-m (4.992 ft), mainly in the northern part of Peru, and while
some travelers take prophylactics against the disease, malaria in
Peru exists almost exclusively in the benign vivax form.
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Health
It is important to stay healthy while traveling in order to
get the most out of your vacation. Drinking bottled water is
strongly recommended. Peruvian water, even in such populated
areas as Lima, can contain amoebae and parasites. Drinking
tap water can lead to a bad infection – more likely a couple
of days spend in a bathroom though. It’s much easier to
drink only bottled or treated (boiled) water. Ice should
like wise be avoided as well.
Eat well-cooked meat, chicken and fish. Pork, raw salads and
homemade mayonnaise may be risky. Ceviche – a famous
Peruvian fish dish - should only be eaten for lunch and not
for dinner as the fish does not keep. Vegetables should be
cooked and fruit peeled. Avoid eating food from street
vendors.
In the Andes altitude sickness (or Soroche as it is known in
Peru) can be a common problem. It is advisable to get your
blood pressure checkout out before the trip and if you feel
you may have a problem with the altitude your physician may
prescribe a drug such as Diamox that helps considerably.
Acclimatizing oneself to the altitude is advised – approach
higher altitudes in smaller steps, acclimatizing oneself at
lower altitudes before traveling up higher. Remember to take
it easy on the first day you arrive in a high altitude area;
meals should be light, and avoid all strenuous exercise.
Another way to combat altitude sickness is by drinking mate
de coca, a Peruvian tea made from the coca plant. In the
Andes – mate de coca is available everywhere.
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Business Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Peruvian
Time Zone/EST - GMT 14:30 - 00:00 hours
Saturday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sales Department:
Call us: 0051 84 2462451 (Office), Mobil 0051 84 984625171
Visit us: Calle Del Medio 131, Plaza de Armas Cusco - Perú Parnerts
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