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5 Reasons Why NOW Is The Best Time To Visit Peru

5 Reasons Why NOW Is the Best Time To Visit Peru

July 10, 2017 //  by Follow Me Away//  23 Comments

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Are you currently searching for the best time to visit Peru? Save yourself time and get started planning your dream trip because the best time to go to Peru is right now! As of late, there truly is no bad time to visit this beautiful South American country and the reasons really are in your favor so you better stop dreaming and start doing!

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#1: Flights to Lima, Peru have never been cheaper when you fly Spirit Airlines

The #1 reason people don’t travel to a destination is that it is too expensive. You can set that excuse aside because Spirit Airlines is the number one low-cost carrier for flying into Lima, Peru. Lima is the largest city in Peru and is the hub that you are going to want to fly into. Believe it or not, Peru is actually quite far away from America and flights take about 6-8 hours, depending on where you are flying from.

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Other airlines flying into Peru cost around $900-$1200 round trip from Tampa to Lima during high season, when we visited. A round trip flight on Spirit Airlines rang in at the base price of $380 round trip during the high season [Leave mid-may and return mid-june]. The flights left America and arrived into Lima around the same time of day as competitor flights, so not only are you getting a major deal, you are getting the same treatment as fellow travelers paying tons more money!

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Spirit Airlines flies from a variety of American and Canadian airports, so finding cheap flights to Lima has never been easier. During the high-season, Spirit Airlines flies to Lima from their hub in Miami once per day and during the low season, they fly once per week. We don’t know about you, but a simple flight from Florida to NYC can often cost more than $400 so an international flight for this price is a major deal. Take advantage of these cheap flights to Peru and book your travel with Spirit Airlines today. We promise you won’t regret visiting Peru!

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#2: The exchange rate hasn’t been this favorable over 10 years

Right now, the exchange rate between Peruvian sols to USD or Euros is extremely favorable, making NOW the best time to go to Peru. On average, one American dollar will get you 3.30 Peruvian sols and one Euro will get you 3.71 sols. If you are looking to spend a longer time such as 3 weeks in Peru, this will help your money stretch!

This favorable exchange rate means that everything from gas and food to lodging and grocery stores in Peru is more affordable to US and EU citizens. Luxury hotels such as Hotel Paracas on the sea are much more wallet-friendly than a comparable hotel in say, Miami, Los Angeles, or Spain.

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You can go out and purchase fantastic local smoothies for only a dollar or two or snack on street for 35 cents. Tours such as sand boarding in Ica or Nazca Lines Flights are easy to come by at an affordable price. Luxury more your thing? Peru is one of the cheapest destinations in South America and you should 100% go!

Use the exchange rate in your favor and book a ride on the luxury train to Machu Picchu. Finally, the favorable exchange rate means it is the best time to visit Peru because you can bring back a ton of handmade goods without straining your wallet.

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#3: Accommodations in Peru are currently ultra affordable

Whether you are looking to stay in a luxury hotel, local Airbnb, or to volunteer in Peru, prices for lodging have been getting more and more affordable which is why now is the best time to travel to Peru. When looking for where to stay in Peru, keep in mind that Airbnb locations offer a peek into local life while accommodating all budgets. The average price of an entire home Airbnb in the large city of Lima is $35-$50 per night.

The average price of a private room in Peruvian cities such as Lima, Cusco, and Ica, including breakfast, is just $20-$20 per night. Split this price between two people and use our coupon to get $40 off your first booking and you have plenty of money left over for spending on one of the best things to do in Cusco!

Couple this with the cost of cheap flights to Peru and the exchange rate and you can see why now is the best time to go to Peru.

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Alternatively, hotels may be your thing and that is totally okay! You can score a night at ultra-luxe Hotel Paracas for around $150-$200 per night depending on the season. More moderate hotels generally go for about $45-$80 per night and include a traditional Peruvian breakfast. Depending on what you want Peru offers hotel and hostel options for travelers of every budget. That being said, why not take the money you save on flights and with the exchange rate and splurge on a fancy hotel so you can celebrate that there is no time like the present when it comes to finding the best time to visit Peru.

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#4: Peru is currently peaceful and safe for foreign travel

With more and more acts of terrorism being committed in Europe and the United States, people are more likely to stay put instead of travel to what they consider to be a risky destination. While other parts of the world are experiencing great conflict, now is actually the best time to travel to Peru. In the past, Peru was rife with civil war and domestic terrorism. These days are long over and the country has been rebuilt and the dangerous activity is a decade behind the citizens of Peru.

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Traveling to Peru is safe for foreign travelers, as long as you keep in mind general safety rules that apply to literally any destination in the world. These rules read along the lines of not walking alone in a dark alley or flashing a ton of cash or leaving belongings lying around in the open. Don’t forget to pack a filtered water bottle so you always have trustworthy water to drink on the go. We love our Bobble Water Bottle and used it during our entire trip in Peru. After all, when was the last time you heard of a bombing in Peru? We can bet it has been quite a while, which makes right now just a great time to visit Peru.

#5: Anytime is the best time of year to visit Peru

You know how you can only visit some destinations at certain times of the year? Not true with Peru! Believe it or not, temperatures are pretty much always pleasant in Peru. Since they are on the Southern Hemisphere, their seasons are opposite of ours. That means their summer weather on the coast is about 60-70*F, in the mountains it is about 40-60*F, and in the jungle, it is about 70-80*F. This means that even in the dead of winter for Peru, the country never really gets that cold and is quite enjoyable. If you are searching for the best month to visit Peru, rest assured that pretty much every month out of the year can be wonderful, one way or the other, in this lovely South American country. When we say that NOW is the best time to visit Peru, we truly mean that any month or time of year will do! Just figure out what works for your schedule and start planning.

This means that even in the dead of winter for Peru, the country never really gets that cold and is quite enjoyable. If you are searching for the best month to visit Peru, rest assured that pretty much every month out of the year can be wonderful, one way or the other, in this lovely South American country. When we say that NOW is the best time to visit Peru, we truly mean that any month or time of year will do! Just figure out what works for your schedule and start planning.

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We could go on for a lot longer about why NOW is the best time to travel to Peru, but we will cap it with just five points so you can start planning your trip and stop listening to us babble. Since we are pretty sure you are convinced that Peru needs to be your next travel destination stop what you are doing and jump online to start planning!

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  1. Claudia

    July 11, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    I had no idea that Spirit flew to Peru and that flights were that cheap! And that is so true that sometimes domestic flights even to NY can be very expensive so better to fly to Peru!

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    • Follow Me Away

      July 12, 2017 at 1:21 pm

      Exactly! We hope that people will be more open to taking an international trip when they see how easy and affordable it can be!

      Reply
  2. Chrysoula

    July 12, 2017 at 2:19 pm

    i always wanted to go to Peru but flights were always expensive. Happy to learn there are more affordable now and also that the cost of living there is low.

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    • Follow Me Away

      July 12, 2017 at 4:17 pm

      You should so go! It is very affordable to get to and to travel around!

      Reply
  3. Christina

    July 12, 2017 at 8:46 pm

    I love this post!! I have been really wanting to go to Peru recently and this post was all I needed to be convinced. I had no idea spirit had such good deals either.

    Reply
  4. Paige W

    July 14, 2017 at 8:47 pm

    I had no idea that Spirit flew in there! I went to Peru almost three years ago now (crazy) basically just to hike the Inca Trail. I went on a tour, and felt like I barely got to see anything! I want to go back and it sounds like now is a perfect time! Maybe we can get there in the next year or so! *fingers crossed* It’s also great that it’s never a bad time to visit. Makes planning ver convenient!

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    • Follow Me Away

      July 16, 2017 at 2:38 pm

      YES! So many people don’t know that there are cheap flights down to Lima! It is actually kind of crazy how affordable it is. You need to go back and explore other parts of the country too!

      Reply
  5. Jane M

    July 16, 2017 at 3:12 am

    You really make me want to go to Peru right now! These photos are so lovely. Still, I think I’ll have to wait since I’m on the other side of the world in Vietnam right now.

    Reply
  6. Jenna

    July 16, 2017 at 4:16 am

    I’ve been wanting to visit Peru for so long! Always great when the exchange rate is in your favor and it’s nice to hear the flights are affordable right now too! Looks like we need to plan a trip soon! 🙂

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    • Follow Me Away

      July 16, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      You won’t regret it!! It is such a great country!

      Reply
  7. Lydia Smith

    July 16, 2017 at 8:56 am

    Peru is so nice. There is nothing like visiting time????????? I still do not want to believe this. I might just be stopping over since no restriction with visting time and there is CHEAP Spirit.

    Reply
  8. Natasha

    July 16, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    Peru is high on our bucket list so reading this was extremely helpful. I can’t get over the flight prices if you fly with Spirit Airlines. These are crazy affordable! I would also definitely take the luxuary train to Machu Picchu because it looks amazing! Great read, thanks for sharing!

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    • Follow Me Away

      July 16, 2017 at 2:35 pm

      It is such a crazy beautiful country! You need to visit!

      Reply
  9. Tami

    July 16, 2017 at 7:58 pm

    You can really take a luxury train to Machu Piccu? I mean, I never have the budget to do anything luxury, but I thought you had to make a day’s rigorous trek or something like that, to get there. I’d love to see Machu Piccu. I think it’s just amazing and would love to be there in person.

    Reply
  10. Suruchi

    July 18, 2017 at 9:29 am

    Peru is already high on our bucket list, but from India, it is really expensive for two of us right now. The Luxury train to Machi Pichu looks awesome. Hopefully, soon we will be exploring Peru. Thanks for reminding us.

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  11. Michelle

    July 18, 2017 at 11:25 pm

    I would LOVE to visit Peru and I had no idea it was this affordable!! I seriously am about to start looking into adding it to my plans for next year! Thank you so much for the tip!!

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    • Follow Me Away

      July 21, 2017 at 12:39 am

      You need to go! It is an amazing country that is beyond affordable and safe! What a great experience!

      Reply
  12. Mike Cotton

    July 19, 2017 at 4:31 am

    The main reason I want to go to Peru is the for the photography. It looks absolutely stunning. I’ve pinned your article. I love that photograph you’ve used on the pin.

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    • Follow Me Away

      July 21, 2017 at 12:37 am

      It is truly a beautiful place! We appreciate it and you should so go! There is more to Peru than Machu Picchu!

      Reply
  13. Mags

    July 20, 2017 at 10:00 am

    I’ve been eyeing those Spirit flights to Peru! Maybe this is a sign that I should finally pull the trigger.

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    • Follow Me Away

      July 21, 2017 at 12:36 am

      It is 100% a sign you should pull the trigger!

      Reply
  14. Kristen

    July 22, 2017 at 2:51 pm

    This is all great. My friend lives in Cuzco and is getting married in December. I’m hoping to make it and these reasons definitely help. I’m not sure I can do Spirit Airlines but the exchange rate helps with keeping costs down.

    Reply

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