What should you pack for a trip to Peru?
For Peru, pack clothing suited to various climates (warm, cold, rain), hiking shoes, sun protection, first aid kit, mosquito net for tropical areas, and camera equipment with binoculars for wildlife observation.
Clothing adapted to varied climate
- Long and light clothing : protection against sun and insects
- Warm clothing : for evenings and mountains
- Gloves and hat : essential for high altitude trekking and cold season
- Raincoat : for rainy season
- Swimsuit and towel : for the coast and hot springs
Essential equipment
- Comfortable hiking shoes : varied terrain from desert to mountains
- Sun protection : hat, sunscreen, sunglasses (high altitude)
- Complete first aid kit
- Mosquito net : for stays in Amazonia or tropical areas
Observation equipment
Camera with spare batteries and memory cards, binoculars for observing Peru's exceptional wildlife (condors, vicuñas, tropical birds).
Remember
Peru has very varied climates depending on altitude and region. Prepare yourself for temperature variations between the desert coast, cold Andes and tropical Amazonia.