--- title: "Bicycle touring in Peru | Cycle Planet" description: "Beautiful country with a lot of historical, cultural and natural places. Perú is divided by the Coast, the Andes mountains, and the Amazon rainforest and…" canonical_url: "https://cycleplanet.org/countries/peru" meta: "og:description": "Beautiful country with a lot of historical, cultural and natural places. 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Perú is divided by the Coast, the Andes mountains, and the Amazon rainforest and all are worth to be visited. People is warm and willing to help, the food is delicious, and you will find landscapes you won´t want to stop watching. Perú doesn´t have a cycling culture, but is visited by a lot of biking tourists. Last updated 12 Feb 2021 by [fesde27](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/TF2szxOzo6XE6MhbNsRMFe1DL6K2) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/peru/edit/about) ## **People ** The population is friendly and helpful, but also greedy for money (but that probably applies to every poor country). The response to cyclists is mixed. Robertjan: "Some throw stones. Others see money in you. Still others are genuinely interested. The stone throwers are relatively in the minority (this happened to me in 3 and a half months), the money seekers and the genuinely interested make up the largest group." The most widely spoken languages are Spanish, Quéchua and Aymara. Little English is spoken outside the tourist areas. Last updated 6 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/peru/edit/people) ## **Visa ** Some nationalities can enter Peru without a visa. Source: [**Wikipedia**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Peru). Last updated 19 Mar 2021 by [Cycle Planet](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/RYFRjpH3DfdWPpRfG9MIFBSPzH33) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/peru/edit/visa) ## **Border crossings **(9) Sorted by most likes 1. [![Border crossing](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Border.png)**1. Santa Rosa (Peru) – Leticia (Colombia)**To ColombiaBrasil: Tabatinga You can arrive Santa Rosa by boat trough the Amazonas River. 1](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/c318c5d3-71cf-4dab-b0ad-ad4dfbe9b07f) 2. [![Border crossing](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Border.png)**2. Desaguadero (Peru) – Desaguadero (Bolivia)**To Bolivia](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/8183078d-fceb-44a6-95a3-7f3e4d71dd9e) 3. [![Border crossing](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Border.png)**3. Iñapari (Peru) – Assis Brasis (Brazil)**To BrazilBolivia: Bolpebra](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/f0216e41-523c-440c-b001-4de219b4a207) 4. [![Border crossing](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Border.png)**4. Nambale (Peru) – Zumba (Ecuador)**To Ecuador](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/90ace276-fb83-4b4a-8fb0-ddc9471ba65f) 5. [![Border crossing](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Border.png)**5. Tacna (Peru) – Arica (Chile)**To Chile](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/2a60b56a-2cf0-4fb8-a6f3-6a05047dc1e1) 6. [![Border crossing](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Border.png)**6. Tilali (Peru) – Puerto Acosta (Bolivia)**To Bolivia](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/fbaf1c82-b0ca-4cc2-a280-50fa5b85b950) 7. [![Border crossing](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Border.png)**7. Yunguyo (Peru) – Copacabana (Bolivia)**To Bolivia](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/67557fed-e685-483c-955b-f77b9ca2e8ab) 8. [![Border crossing](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Border.png)**8. Zarumilla (Peru) – Cantón Huaquillas (Ecuador)**To Ecuador](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/b67c3356-c655-4423-9694-634bfa3585b8) ## **See and do **(4) Sorted by most likes 1. [![See \& do](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/SeeDo.png)**1. Lima**See & doCapital city 2](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/370d3f00-4454-4ea7-859c-91779688cc07) 2. [![See \& do](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/SeeDo.png)**2. Nazca Lines**See & doUnresolved mistery about ancient geoglyphs. 2](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/1da1b3f8-86f3-4995-9dd3-3802d2322d1e) 3. [![See \& do](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/SeeDo.png)**3. Cerro De La Paz**See & doThere is a cross on top of the mountain that gives a 360 degrees view of the coast at 560 masl. There is a track to get the church that is in between then only…](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/ab20def9-b03a-44ed-acbe-f0795a54d706) 4. [![See \& do](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/SeeDo.png)**4. Machu Picchu**See & doMain touristic place in Perú.](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/9bcbd9ab-8263-4b82-8c96-cbdf408e24de) ## **Bike shops **(1) Sorted by most likes 1. [![Bike shop](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/BikeShop.png)**1. Santiagi Torres Matos**Bike shopThey sell bikes and accessories for cyclist, due to the pandemic they do not do maintance and repairs. It´s open from 9 am to 4pm.](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/821538e6-1776-437f-8ef6-7bd5da0f4a73) ## **Sleeping ** ### **Staying with locals** There is a big Couchsurfing offer in big and touristic cities. Not so many Warmshowers, but it is growing. Private individuals are somewhat reluctant to invite. Unless they own a hotel/restaurant, and/or there is no hostel for miles around. Of course you can always ask if you can set up your tent. ### **(Formal) camping** Only in touristic places. Some hostel give space for camping. ### **Ho(s)tels** the quantity and quality of hostels or hotels is according to the size and the tourism/industry in the city. ### **Wild camping** It is not commonly forbidden, but if there is a house around, it is better to ask first. Last updated 6 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/peru/edit/sleeping) ## **Safety ** Outside the big cities and main highways, it is safe ride. But you always have to be careful. ### **Traffic** Traffic in big cities is very hard and sometimes drivers don´t respect cyclist. Always be careful when biking in highways. ### **Criminality** In general there is no big criminality, just in big cities in specific places. However, you should always be careful with your belongings. ### **Nature and animals** Cycling at a high altitude means that you have to take altitude sickness into account. You better take it easy, even if you are still in such good shape. It is also better not to start your cycling tour in the highlands. Like everywhere in the mountains, with "heavy" rainfall, landslides very easily occur. Desert areas: consume at least 5 liters pppd (incl. to prepare food). Last updated 6 Jun 2021 by [Cycle Planet](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/RYFRjpH3DfdWPpRfG9MIFBSPzH33) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/peru/edit/safety) ## **Transport ** ### **Airplane** There is one Internaational Airport in Lima, the capital city. You can flight directly from Europe and almost all the American Countries. ### **Train** Very few destinations in the south of Perú. Just for touristic purposes. ### **Bus** You can go almost anywhere in Perú by bus. ### **Boat** In the Amazon Rainforest there are cities where you only can get by boat. There are big and small boats depending on the size of the river. You can also navigate in the Titicaca Lake. Last updated 12 Feb 2021 by [fesde27](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/TF2szxOzo6XE6MhbNsRMFe1DL6K2) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/peru/edit/transport) ## **Food and drink ** A typical Peruvian dish is fried guinea pig. **Restaurants** Cheap restaurants can be found in all villages and towns, often located at bus stops and markets. Restaurants often have one set menu for a few euros. This is usually good to eat and enough for a cyclist! Cheaper meals are not big, simple and one-sided. The slightly better restaurants in the cities in the highlands are also not expensive. In the Andes region, taking food for a few days is not a luxury. Vegetarian dishes are not available as standard. **Drink** Be careful with water from the tap, this is not very reliable. Everywhere along the road you can buy drinking water in shops and restaurants. Exception: the sparsely populated desert areas. You have to bring enough water with you. Last updated 6 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/peru/edit/foodDrink) ## **Vaccinations & health ** Even the smallest shops sell alcohol to disinfect wounds Almost every village has a botica / pharmacy / drugstore Cycling at a high altitude means that you have to take altitude sickness into account. You better take it easy, even if you are still in such good shape. It is also better not to start your cycling tour in the highlands. Desert areas: consume at least 5 liters pppd (incl. to prepare food). Be careful with water from the tap, this is not very reliable. Last updated 6 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/peru/edit/health) ## **Other ** **Nice routes** - Peru's Great Divide by Neil and Harriet Pike. Information on their site [**http://www.andesbybike.com**](http://www.andesbybike.com) This is a really beautiful and challenging route! - Tour of Huaraz - Cordillera Blanca Bicycle Junkies in the Cordillera Blanca - Karin Troch and Marten IJzerman cycle in 2011 from the north through the Andes to the south, crossing the high mountains of the Cordillera Blanca up to 2 times - The surroundings of Cuzco and the road Ocongate to Urcos are beautiful. - The Colca Canyon is beautiful but certainly not spectacular. **Best time to cycle** The Andes: in summer (November - March). Then it is less cold than the rest of the year. The desert areas (coast): in summer (November - March). Then it is less foggy than the rest of the year. In other areas, May is a suitable month for cycling in Peru: just after the rainy season and before the high season. **Spare parts** Bicycle parts are mainly available in the cities. Also Shimano parts. The local tire size is 26 inches. The common brakes are v-brakes. 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