Frequently asked questions

Usually, credit cards are widely accepted. Visa, Master Card and American Express are the most popular.

It is not compulsory, but is advisable. Before travelling make sure you have tetanus, typhus, polio, and diphtheria vaccines. Also, it may be wise to get medicine against malaria, and if you are extra cautious, vaccinations against hepatitis A, tuberculosis, and rabies.

Citizens of the United States and Canada don't even need a passport to enter Mexico.
There are several countries that do not require a visa to enter as a tourist; having a valid passport is enough. These countries are: Germany, Argentina, Australia, Belgium; Belize, Canada, Chile, South Korea, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, United States, Finland, France, Greece, Guatemala, Holland, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Norway, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, and Dominican Republic.

Yes, Cusco is a safe city. Of course, we recommend that you be careful and behave as you would in your own country. For instance, don´t walk alone at night.

A visa is required only for the following countries: Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bulgaria, Russia, Pakistan, India, and China.
A tourist visa will allow you to stay upto 90 days in Peru.

No, but we recommend getting the following vaccinations: Hepatitis A&B, Rabies, Typhoid, and Yellow Fever.
We advise you to ask your doctor about any particular medicine you may take.

Yes! There is absolutely no problem with combining the two.

Urubamba is one hour from Cusco by bus (60 km).