Many of our guests are wondering: what is the current situation with COVID-19 in Peru and when can we visit this stunning destination again? The answer is “yes”! In this blog we will keep you informed about the latest information from Peru.
The country has been open to receive international travellers for quite some time now. You are free to travel by car or plane, and shops and restaurants are open. Since 01 November 2022, Peru has lifted the state of emergency that was declared amid the COVID-19 pandemic as well as all sanitary restrictions imposed thereby. This means, also all COVID travel rules have been dropped. Find local updates here (Spanish only)
The travel advice for Peru is the same as before COVID-19: “Yellow: open for tourism travel – Beware there might be risks”, click here. You may also refer to information from the government of Peru, which can be found here.
As of April 20, 2022, there are no special regulations that apply when returning to the EU/Schengen area from any country outside this region in case you are an EU citizen (and therefore also when returning to the Netherlands from Peru):
Travelers are strongly advised to do a self-test upon return in the Netherlands before meeting others or returning to work/school. If you have symptoms that could be related to COVID-19 or if a self-test is positive, always have yourself tested at the GGD.
Travel to Peru
On October 5th, 2020, Peru opened its airports to international air traffic, initially starting with flights from 7 destinations within South America. Since December 15th, 2020, flights from Europe were also reinstated with KLM scheduled to fly almost daily to Lima. Please refer to the actual flight status here.
Since November 01, 2022, all COVID travel restrictions have been lifted, this means:
Peru was the 3rd country in Latin America to secure the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) ‘Safe Travels’ stamp (more information can be found here). The intriguing country has the advantage that it is originally a destination for travellers with an interest in culture, archaeology and nature, with small-scale lodges and hotels in the great outdoors. The country has beautiful vast nature reserves where you can stay in total peace.
Are you considering a holiday to Peru? We are here and ready to give you advice. Our friendly partners in Peru, guides, drivers and receptionists are eager to receive you with open arms and a big smile.
In 1999, Petit Miribel and her husband started an educational project for local children in the Sacred Valley that has evolved into the Sol y Luna Intercultural School.
To support these educational initiatives, they built the beautiful boutique hotel Sol y Luna – a heart-warming place which many of our guests have the pleasure to enjoy. Whilst Peru was in lock-down, the Sol y Luna Home faced the immense challenge of how to remain open. The principal source of funding, the Sol y Luna Hotel, was temporarily closed and the children of the Sol y Luna Home were being cared for by tutors and volunteers.
Tourism has now returned, but of course the long period of lockdown has severely exhausted financial means. Whilst we all faced disruptive and unsettling times, we ask you to please remember those who were deeply suffering with no access to basic necessities, such as food, clean water and education. More is needed to help the children of the Sacred Valley. Any donation, even the smallest amount, will help provide a future for these deeply deserving children. For donations to Sol y Luna, please click here.
Aves Travels aims to keep this page up-to-date with the latest information and requirements, but changes can occur at any time. For the most recent information, always check with your airline, the Peruvian consulate or the Dutch embassy based in Peru.
