Peru is located so close to the equator that seasons, as we know them, don\u2019t really exist over there. Instead, there is the dry season (May to October) and the wet season (December to March). Also, the country is separated into different climate zones: Coast\/Desert, Highlands, and Rainforest. So, uh\u2026 that makes packing for Peru a bit complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keeping that in mind, I\u2019ve compiled a detailed Peru packing list that will hopefully save you tons of hours browsing through other guides \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CLOTHES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- 1 pair of jeans for city walks and such.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1-2 pairs of leggings or athletic pants. I went for leggings as they can double as pj\u2019s in the highlands area. Make sure at least one of your leggings are thermal for treks. I recommend these<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1-2 swimsuits if you\u2019re headed to the beach or your hotel has a pool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shorts if you\u2019re going to the coast area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1-2 dresses for Lima and Cuzco<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A sweater or hoodie.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Jacket. Especially if you\u2019re going to the highlands area. Consider a fleece like this one<\/a> too. If you won\u2019t be spending that much time in the highlands and don\u2019t want to over-pack, you can also rent jackets in Cuzco.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- T-shirts. Bring a few nice ones for city walks and definitely a thermal long-sleeved one<\/a> for treks and cold nights in the highlands. Bonus points if they\u2019re made of cotton so they dry faster in humid areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Poncho or rain jacket like this one from Northface<\/a>. Even if you\u2019re traveling outside the rainy season, it can always happen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
SHOES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Comfortable hiking shoes.<\/strong> The hiking opportunities in Peru are endless and hiking shoes actually come in useful here (I say that because I tend to hate traveling with them. They\u2019re heavy and super space-consuming, so I almost always opt for sneakers). I recommend the Ahnu\u2019s Sugarpine Hiking Shoes<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Comfortable sneakers.<\/strong> Really. Unless you are planning on spending time in Lima, ditch the heels and cute shoes. Go for shoes that are really, really comfortable to walk in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Socks.<\/strong> A few normals ones plus at least two pairs of thermal socks like these<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Extra:<\/strong> Flip flops. I don\u2019t really recommend flip flops for walking in Peru as most cities and towns have cobblestone streets.They\u2019re useful if you plan on staying in hostels or guesthouses (for the showers). I love these Sidekick foldable flip flops<\/a> because they bend and don\u2019t take up any space in my luggage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
ACCESSORIES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- A wide-brim hat to protect yourself from the sun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sunglasses + sunscreen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A day bag. I recommend this one from Osprey<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Gloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Scarf<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Warm beanie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
TECHNOLOGY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Travel adapter. Peru has sockets type A and C with a voltage of 220. Most nationalities will need to bring an adapter to be able to charge their gadgets and to stay on the safe side as many can\u2019t handle that voltage.I recommend this one<\/a> to make sure you can charge your devices. It has sockets for all countries, so you\u2019ll be able to use it on future trips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Portable charger. If you plan on doing lots of hiking and nature walks, you\u2019ll need a portable charger to be able to use your phone. Pack one like this one<\/a>. I\u2019m also a bit obsessed with this phone-charging passport cover by Lovie Style.<\/a>
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Camera.<\/strong> Peru is simply gorgeous, don\u2019t forget your camera with a few extra SD Cards or a 64 GB SD card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Flashlight<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Kindle.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
REALLY USEFUL EXTRAS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re still on the lookout for travel insurance for your trip to Peru, I highly recommend Safety Wing<\/a><\/strong>. You can easily book your insurance online and even extend or modify it as you go (claims are made online, too!).<\/p>\n\n\n\nMoisturizing lotion<\/strong> if you\u2019re headed to the highlands as it can get really dry there.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMosquito repellent<\/strong> for Machu Picchu, the Amazonas, and coastal areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA purifying water<\/strong> bottle like the GRAYL Ultralight Water Purifier<\/a>. The tap water in Peru isn\u2019t safe to drink, so I\u2019d definitely get one of these. It filters bacteria, viruses, and chemicals from any source of fresh water in a matter of seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTravel towel.<\/strong> They\u2019re super light to carry, take almost no space in my luggage, and they dry super quickly. A huge bonus is that they can double as blankets if you find yourself in a cold plane or bus. I recommend this one from Youphoria.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nPacking cubes.<\/strong> They\u2019ll save you tons of space because they compress air and they\u2019re also a great way to stay organized. I love this set of packing cubes from Ebags.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nContinue planning your trip to Peru:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Visiting Machu Picchu on a Budget<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
SHOES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Comfortable hiking shoes.<\/strong> The hiking opportunities in Peru are endless and hiking shoes actually come in useful here (I say that because I tend to hate traveling with them. They\u2019re heavy and super space-consuming, so I almost always opt for sneakers). I recommend the Ahnu\u2019s Sugarpine Hiking Shoes<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Comfortable sneakers.<\/strong> Really. Unless you are planning on spending time in Lima, ditch the heels and cute shoes. Go for shoes that are really, really comfortable to walk in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Socks.<\/strong> A few normals ones plus at least two pairs of thermal socks like these<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Extra:<\/strong> Flip flops. I don\u2019t really recommend flip flops for walking in Peru as most cities and towns have cobblestone streets.They\u2019re useful if you plan on staying in hostels or guesthouses (for the showers). I love these Sidekick foldable flip flops<\/a> because they bend and don\u2019t take up any space in my luggage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
ACCESSORIES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- A wide-brim hat to protect yourself from the sun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sunglasses + sunscreen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A day bag. I recommend this one from Osprey<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Gloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Scarf<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Warm beanie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
TECHNOLOGY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Travel adapter. Peru has sockets type A and C with a voltage of 220. Most nationalities will need to bring an adapter to be able to charge their gadgets and to stay on the safe side as many can\u2019t handle that voltage.I recommend this one<\/a> to make sure you can charge your devices. It has sockets for all countries, so you\u2019ll be able to use it on future trips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Portable charger. If you plan on doing lots of hiking and nature walks, you\u2019ll need a portable charger to be able to use your phone. Pack one like this one<\/a>. I\u2019m also a bit obsessed with this phone-charging passport cover by Lovie Style.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Camera.<\/strong> Peru is simply gorgeous, don\u2019t forget your camera with a few extra SD Cards or a 64 GB SD card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Flashlight<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Kindle.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
REALLY USEFUL EXTRAS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re still on the lookout for travel insurance for your trip to Peru, I highly recommend Safety Wing<\/a><\/strong>. You can easily book your insurance online and even extend or modify it as you go (claims are made online, too!).<\/p>\n\n\n\nMoisturizing lotion<\/strong> if you\u2019re headed to the highlands as it can get really dry there.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMosquito repellent<\/strong> for Machu Picchu, the Amazonas, and coastal areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA purifying water<\/strong> bottle like the GRAYL Ultralight Water Purifier<\/a>. The tap water in Peru isn\u2019t safe to drink, so I\u2019d definitely get one of these. It filters bacteria, viruses, and chemicals from any source of fresh water in a matter of seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTravel towel.<\/strong> They\u2019re super light to carry, take almost no space in my luggage, and they dry super quickly. A huge bonus is that they can double as blankets if you find yourself in a cold plane or bus. I recommend this one from Youphoria.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nPacking cubes.<\/strong> They\u2019ll save you tons of space because they compress air and they\u2019re also a great way to stay organized. I love this set of packing cubes from Ebags.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nContinue planning your trip to Peru:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Visiting Machu Picchu on a Budget<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ACCESSORIES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- A wide-brim hat to protect yourself from the sun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sunglasses + sunscreen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A day bag. I recommend this one from Osprey<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Gloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Scarf<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Warm beanie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
TECHNOLOGY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Travel adapter. Peru has sockets type A and C with a voltage of 220. Most nationalities will need to bring an adapter to be able to charge their gadgets and to stay on the safe side as many can\u2019t handle that voltage.I recommend this one<\/a> to make sure you can charge your devices. It has sockets for all countries, so you\u2019ll be able to use it on future trips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Portable charger. If you plan on doing lots of hiking and nature walks, you\u2019ll need a portable charger to be able to use your phone. Pack one like this one<\/a>. I\u2019m also a bit obsessed with this phone-charging passport cover by Lovie Style.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Camera.<\/strong> Peru is simply gorgeous, don\u2019t forget your camera with a few extra SD Cards or a 64 GB SD card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Flashlight<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Kindle.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
REALLY USEFUL EXTRAS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re still on the lookout for travel insurance for your trip to Peru, I highly recommend Safety Wing<\/a><\/strong>. You can easily book your insurance online and even extend or modify it as you go (claims are made online, too!).<\/p>\n\n\n\nMoisturizing lotion<\/strong> if you\u2019re headed to the highlands as it can get really dry there.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMosquito repellent<\/strong> for Machu Picchu, the Amazonas, and coastal areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA purifying water<\/strong> bottle like the GRAYL Ultralight Water Purifier<\/a>. The tap water in Peru isn\u2019t safe to drink, so I\u2019d definitely get one of these. It filters bacteria, viruses, and chemicals from any source of fresh water in a matter of seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTravel towel.<\/strong> They\u2019re super light to carry, take almost no space in my luggage, and they dry super quickly. A huge bonus is that they can double as blankets if you find yourself in a cold plane or bus. I recommend this one from Youphoria.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nPacking cubes.<\/strong> They\u2019ll save you tons of space because they compress air and they\u2019re also a great way to stay organized. I love this set of packing cubes from Ebags.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nContinue planning your trip to Peru:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Visiting Machu Picchu on a Budget<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
TECHNOLOGY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Travel adapter. Peru has sockets type A and C with a voltage of 220. Most nationalities will need to bring an adapter to be able to charge their gadgets and to stay on the safe side as many can\u2019t handle that voltage.I recommend this one<\/a> to make sure you can charge your devices. It has sockets for all countries, so you\u2019ll be able to use it on future trips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Portable charger. If you plan on doing lots of hiking and nature walks, you\u2019ll need a portable charger to be able to use your phone. Pack one like this one<\/a>. I\u2019m also a bit obsessed with this phone-charging passport cover by Lovie Style.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Camera.<\/strong> Peru is simply gorgeous, don\u2019t forget your camera with a few extra SD Cards or a 64 GB SD card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Flashlight<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Kindle.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
REALLY USEFUL EXTRAS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re still on the lookout for travel insurance for your trip to Peru, I highly recommend Safety Wing<\/a><\/strong>. You can easily book your insurance online and even extend or modify it as you go (claims are made online, too!).<\/p>\n\n\n\nMoisturizing lotion<\/strong> if you\u2019re headed to the highlands as it can get really dry there.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMosquito repellent<\/strong> for Machu Picchu, the Amazonas, and coastal areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA purifying water<\/strong> bottle like the GRAYL Ultralight Water Purifier<\/a>. The tap water in Peru isn\u2019t safe to drink, so I\u2019d definitely get one of these. It filters bacteria, viruses, and chemicals from any source of fresh water in a matter of seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTravel towel.<\/strong> They\u2019re super light to carry, take almost no space in my luggage, and they dry super quickly. A huge bonus is that they can double as blankets if you find yourself in a cold plane or bus. I recommend this one from Youphoria.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nPacking cubes.<\/strong> They\u2019ll save you tons of space because they compress air and they\u2019re also a great way to stay organized. I love this set of packing cubes from Ebags.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nContinue planning your trip to Peru:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Visiting Machu Picchu on a Budget<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- \n
- Camera.<\/strong> Peru is simply gorgeous, don\u2019t forget your camera with a few extra SD Cards or a 64 GB SD card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Flashlight<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Kindle.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
REALLY USEFUL EXTRAS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re still on the lookout for travel insurance for your trip to Peru, I highly recommend Safety Wing<\/a><\/strong>. You can easily book your insurance online and even extend or modify it as you go (claims are made online, too!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moisturizing lotion<\/strong> if you\u2019re headed to the highlands as it can get really dry there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mosquito repellent<\/strong> for Machu Picchu, the Amazonas, and coastal areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A purifying water<\/strong> bottle like the GRAYL Ultralight Water Purifier<\/a>. The tap water in Peru isn\u2019t safe to drink, so I\u2019d definitely get one of these. It filters bacteria, viruses, and chemicals from any source of fresh water in a matter of seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Travel towel.<\/strong> They\u2019re super light to carry, take almost no space in my luggage, and they dry super quickly. A huge bonus is that they can double as blankets if you find yourself in a cold plane or bus. I recommend this one from Youphoria.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Packing cubes.<\/strong> They\u2019ll save you tons of space because they compress air and they\u2019re also a great way to stay organized. I love this set of packing cubes from Ebags.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Continue planning your trip to Peru:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Visiting Machu Picchu on a Budget<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n