Tourist Guide

Currency

Peru's official currency is the Nuevo Sol (S/.), divided in 100 cents. There are 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents coins and S/. 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 banknotes.

US dollars are welcome at most shops, restaurants and service stations at the current exchange rate. Most establishments accept the main credit cards, including, Visa, Master card, Diners and American Express. The use of traveler's checks may be restricted. Ask the individual establishment if they are accepted. When using a credit card, make sure you are charged the right amount for purchase.

Currency exchange

There are no restrictions for changing currency in Peru.
US dollars are commonly accepted in most hotels, stores and supermarkets in Lima and in the main cities in the country. We recommend to exchange money in banks, because they offer more security and guarantees.

Avoid street moneychangers as they do not provide guarantees, despite of the fact that many of them are registered in municipalities in many districts of Lima.

Visitors should bear in mind that it is very difficult to change currencies other than the US dollar.