losttime

Help, Brit in distress.
I've tried the UK message boards but I'm getting nowhere fast so I thought I would try this.
My wife and I are going to be touring in Peru for the first 3 weeks in June. We will be in Lima, Puno, Cuscuo and Machuu Pichu and a few days in the northern jungle, (and without the aid of a map I bet I've spelt those wrong).

Need some advice on what sort of clothing to take. We're not hiking.
Any advice would be really helpful.

Thanks.

Tess_Durberville

I'm also interested in the responses to this question. I'll be in Peru mid-late June visiting Lima, Cusco, MP & Puno/Lake Titicaca. FYI -- from what I've read, all these places will be 'cool' during the day (a/k/a 63 degrees F / 17 degrees Centigrade) and then colder at night.

hills27

Lima is always in the 60s and damp, so it feels colder than the air temperature. But it never rains. Apparently, it's got its own micro-climate. Also, people dress up more than they do in the States or in London for sightseeing. I generally wear nice pants and a sweater, rarely jeans.

Cusco and MP are casual. I was there in late May a few years back. I wore khakis or jeans, a long sleave t-shirt, and a sweater or fleece. As the day wore on, you'll definitely ditch the jacket. But keep it handy, the temperature drops dramatically as the sun sets.

Don't worry about a rain jacket for MP; it sometimes rains in the dry season but you can buy a poncho for $10.

You don't need hiking boots, but you'll want sneakers with good traction for walking around the ruins (MP and around Cusco).

Bring a hat and sunscreen; it's very easy to get sunburnt walking around the ruins, even if it is cloudy.

Can't help you with the other locations. But I have been to the jungle in Costa Rica. My Salomon Karmas (water sneakers) worked perfectly in CR and walking around MP/Cusco. A very lightweight waterproof jacket with pit zips was crucial.

losttime

hills27,

That's the most information I've had all year and it's really helpful.

Thanks.

hills27

You're welcome. One of my best friends is Peruvian. I've been twice in the past few years and love it.

I've answered a bunch of questions about Peru, so you might want to click on my name and scan through. But feel free to ask any other questions you might have.

losttime

hills 27
Thanks for that.

Tess
I might inadvertantly bump into you.

Have fun.

FilmNoir

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