Tourist Guide

Prohibitions

Photographing airports, military bases, the surroundings of high tension electric towers and police stations is forbidden. In some churches and museums it is forbidden to take photographs or make video recordings. Ask beforehand. It is strictly forbidden to transport drugs. Offenders will be arrested and jailed. Under no circumstance should you accept packages belonging to strangers, to carry in your luggage.

Archeological and Historic Heritage

The Peruvian laws prohibit and establish sanctions for selling and exportation of original pieces of work of its national cultural heritage. Do not buy these items: examples of these items are pieces of pre-Hispanic ceramic, textiles, paintings, etc. If you want to buy a reproduction of these pieces of pre-Hispanic and colonial art make sure to obtain a certificate from the national Institute of Culture, a government agency that protects the nation's cultural heritage. This institute has offices in all major cities of Peru. If you are unable to obtain this certification, your last chance is the Institute's kiosk located at Lima International Airport before boarding your plane. Authorization is granted immediately.