Travel Guide: Peru 2026
Internet & connectivity guide for travelers
- Capital
- Lima
- Currency
- PEN (S/)
- Language
- Spanish / Quechua
- Timezone
- PET (UTC−5)
Internet & connectivity
Network: Good 4G (Claro, Movistar, Entel) in cities, limited in the Amazon and high Andes
Physical SIMs require ID. An eSIM is far more convenient — activate before your trip and stay connected.
eSIM compatibility:3/5
View Peru eSIM plansBest areas
LimaCuscoMachu PicchuParacas
Connectivity tips
- Movistar and Claro have the best urban coverage
- Signal is very limited at Machu Picchu and on the Inca Trail
- Download offline maps for the Sacred Valley and Amazon excursions
Best time to visit
May–September (dry season in the Andes)
Getting around: Domestic flights, trains (Inca Rail to Machu Picchu), buses and taxis