Quick Guide to Peru: Visa-free travel for South Africans

The mention of Machu Pichu, Inca tribes, llamas and Spanish gets one thinking of Peru. But there’s so much more to explore in this South American country.

But before you jet off to this ancient land, here’s what you need to take note of to ensure a smooth trip:

Visa requirements: No. South Africans with a valid passport qualify for a 90-day on arrival.

Medical requirements: Vaccines for Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies and routine vaccines are recommended.

National Carrier: LATAM Perú.

Airport Hub: Jorge Chávez International Airport.

Flight Route: Fly direct from Johannesburg to Lima.

Must-visit places

Tour Lima: The city’s historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with colonial architecture and museums. The unique combination of beaches, cuisine and ancient Inca ruins are experiences not to be missed in Lima.

Machu Pichu, Inca ruins and ancient sites: Explore 15th century Machu Picchu - an Incan citadel in the Andes Mountains that remains a mystery, see Nazca Lines in southern Peru which are a group of pre-Columbian geoglyphs etched into the earth, and learn more about the Inca tribes and sites across the country.

‘Rainbow Mountains’: Take in the sheer beauty and awe of the stripes of turquoise, lavender and gold hues of "Rainbow Mountain", a ridge of multi-coloured sediments laid down millions of years ago and pushed up as tectonic plates clashed.

Colca Canyon: This river canyon in southern Peru is one of the world's deepest. The landscape boasts green valleys and is home to remote traditional villages “with terraced agriculture that predates the Incas” according to Auto Colca. The Colca River is popular for rafting.

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