The covid-19 pandemic has changed the face of travel, possibly on a permanent basis. Folks are hesitant to travel, not just due to fear of contracting the covid-19 virus, but also because they’re afraid of being quarantined for an extended period of time at their destination. People who have set their hearts on traveling to Machu Picchu in Peru could be holding back due to similar fears. Do such fears need to be taken seriously as the covid-19 vaccine becomes more and more accessible?
Being Vaccinated and Proving it
Part of the good news is that the rules for entering the United States are the same for those entering Peru.
That is that anyone with a negative covid test taken within 72 hours of arrival in Lima, Peru is free to go about their journey to Machu Picchu.
But suppose that you’ve been the recipient of a covid-19 vaccine, landed in Lima, and not yet taken a covid test. Is it possible to bypass it?
Everyone wanting to enter Peru for Machu Picchu or any other reason is being held to the same standard. Each traveler has to provide proof of a negative covid test when they arrive in Lima, even if they have been appropriately immunized.
These tricky regulations are first encountered when getting into the international airline system, so the fine print is accessible by visiting the website of the airline you intend to travel on.
Since the safety of so many is at stake, everyone entering Peru is required to fill out a statement swearing that they have not come in contact with anyone positive with covid nor are they experiencing any of the symptoms.. Now here’s where it gets a little trickier. The same document asks you to agree to a 14-day quarantine. That’s what’s in print. Some groups are finding that once they provide proof of testing negative for covid in Lima, the quarantine is waived.
There are some websites claiming that some travelers have had to take another covid test when arriving in Lima even if they provide proof that they tested negative. This is either not true or it is an isolated incident at the hands of misinformed officials.
Subject to Change
If you are intimidated by the regulations for entering Peru, then you can check back and see what they are like every 15 days. Because the Peru government reviews the covid restrictions that often. That’s right. The rules and protocols are subject to change in a very short space of time. That can be either good news or bad news depending on who you are.
We’re happy to say that Peru is largely reopened, but caution is essential, so there are still a few regulations and restrictions in place. Here’s an overview of some of them.
Regulations at a Glance
The government of Peru has mandated that passengers on planes trains and public buses alike must wear face masks and face shields. Those regulations also include archaeological parks including Machu Picchu.
At this time, children are not banned from entering Machu Picchu. The ruins are open to people of all ages.
Trains and buses both are limited to 50% of their capacity.
Spacing between groups is to be kept at 20 m.
Keep in mind that anything that you read in this blog post could be changed by the Peruvian government after 15 days. We appreciate you turning to our blog for information, but it’s prudent to check up on government and airport websites first.
As always, when you’re up to date on the most current regulations for entering Peru and Machu Picchu, make sure that you secure your trip and your accommodations with TOUR IN PERU.
