Tips and Tidbits
- Climate
- Time
- Weight & Measures
- Electric Current
- Tipping
- Tourist Information and Assistence
- International Phone Calls
- Lima Airport
- Airport Taxes
- Police of the Tourism and Ecology Direction
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Climate
August is winter in Lima. A very thin drizzle is common, especially at night, so the weather in the city is cold and Damp. There can be windy days, but never too many. (Don’t forget to bring warm clothes.) The sierra has more sunny weather and less rain than in the rest of the year, while in rain forest the heat and tropical rain does not stop.
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Time
Lima time coincidences with Eastern Standard Time in the U.S.A and is five hours behind G.M.T.
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Weigh & Measures
Kilograms and the Metric System.
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Electric Current
220V. Major hotels have current 110v.
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Tipping
Most restaurants add a 10 % tip. Should be about 15 %. Door keepers should be tipped US$ 1 per bag. Taxi drivers do not expect a tip.
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Tourist Information and Assistence
24 hours. T. 574-8000 / 517-1824 Dial 01 from other cities outside Lima.
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International Phone Calls
Dial 108 for the assistance o fan international operator or place your call trough your hotels front desk. To place a direct call, dial 00 followed by the country and city codes.
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Lima Airport
Lima Airoport has a web page with information of national and international flights constantly updated. Before using it we recommended to visit this page www.lap.com.pe. You can also communicate over the phone to obtain flight information.
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Airport Taxes
U.S.$ 28.00 before leaving Peru.
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Police of the Tourism and Ecology Direction
Jr. Moore No. 268, Magdalena del Mar. T. 460-0921.
Fax: 460-1060. dirpolture@hotmail.com.
