{"id":1904,"date":"2024-08-02T12:29:22","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T12:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conferences.wmu.se\/colp47\/?page_id=1904"},"modified":"2024-08-07T03:53:09","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T03:53:09","slug":"about-lima-peru","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conferences.wmu.se\/colp47\/about-lima-peru\/","title":{"rendered":"About Lima, Peru"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A<span>bout Lima, Peru<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We are looking forward to welcoming you to Lima! Here you will find information to assist in planning your trip, including details on local currency and payments, emergencies, health, and security. Please note that while we strive to provide accurate and helpful information, each participant should independently verify all details.<\/p>\n<p><span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; For information about Travel in Peru check the information available at<\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peru.travel\/es\/datos-utiles\/moneda\">Peru Travel Website Here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Currency and Payments&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1910\" width=\"333\" data-init-width=\"612\" height=\"221\" data-init-height=\"407\" title=\"Peruvian coins on ten soles banknote background.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/conferences.wmu.se\/colp47\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/istockphoto-494435885-612x612-1.jpg\" data-width=\"333\" data-height=\"221\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 612 \/ 407\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight, normal)\">Information available at<\/span><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-skin-color-5);font-size: 18px;font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight, normal)\">&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peru.travel\/es\/datos-utiles\/moneda\" style=\"font-family: Muli;font-size: 18px\">Peru Travel Website Here<\/a><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-skin-color-5);font-size: 18px;font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight, normal)\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Official Currency<\/strong>: The sol (S\/) is the official currency of Peru. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px !important\">There are banknotes with denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 soles.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px !important\">There are coins of 10, 20 and 50 cents, as well as 1, 2 and 5 soles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span><span><span>Other Currencies:&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>The US dollar is accepted in many shops, restaurants, hotels and gas stations.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks and currency exchange offices. The usual opening hours of currency exchange offices are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm &amp;on Saturdays until noon<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><span><span><strong>Cash &amp; Card<\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>ATMs can be found in almost all cities in the country and most are connected to the Plus (Visa) and Cirrus (Mastercard) networks, American Express and others.&nbsp;<span><span><span>You can withdraw money in soles or US dollars from them.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Card: Payments via card are widely accepted.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Emergencies<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"height: 100%\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1912\" width=\"179\" data-init-width=\"640\" height=\"179\" data-init-height=\"640\" title=\"emergency-exit-6773807_640\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/conferences.wmu.se\/colp47\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/emergency-exit-6773807_640.png\" data-width=\"179\" data-height=\"179\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 640 \/ 640;max-width: none !important\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 30px !important\">\u200b<\/span><span>In cases of emergencies, please reach out to below numbers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gob.pe\/547-telefonos-de-emergencia\">, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">official website here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>Central Police Station: <strong>105<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>Mobile Emergency Medical Care System (SAMU): <strong>106<\/strong>*<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>Civil Defense: <strong>115<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>Fire Fighters: <strong>116<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em><span>*Available in the regions: <\/span><span>Amazonas, Ancash, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Hu\u00e1nuco, Jun\u00edn, La Libertad, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Piura, Lima Region, Tacna, Tumbes, Ucayali, Lambayeque and Pasco<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span>Health<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>See more information about vaccinations&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gob.pe\/minsa\/\">here<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peru.travel\/es\/datos-utiles\/salud\">check here<\/a>&nbsp;to see the list of recommended vaccines. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span>Remember that it is always advisable to have health insurance during your trip.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1913\" width=\"350\" data-init-width=\"2560\" height=\"233\" data-init-height=\"1707\" title=\"Health Stock Image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/conferences.wmu.se\/colp47\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/premium_photo-1673953509975-576678fa6710-scaled.jpeg\" data-width=\"350\" data-height=\"233\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 2560 \/ 1707\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span><span><span><span style=\"font-size: 30px !important\">Local Security<\/span> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peru.travel\/es\/datos-utiles\/seguridad-local\">See Website Here<\/a>)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>See more information about security&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peru.travel\/es\/datos-utiles\/seguridad-local\">here<\/a>.<\/span><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1914\" width=\"350\" data-init-width=\"1280\" height=\"233\" data-init-height=\"853\" title=\"security-869216_1280\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/conferences.wmu.se\/colp47\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2024\/08\/security-869216_1280.jpg\" data-width=\"350\" data-height=\"233\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1280 \/ 853\"><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Lima, Peru We are looking forward to welcoming you to Lima! 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