Language & Culture in Cusco, Peru
Summer 2016
Prof. Aggie Johnson
Program Director
Flagler College
Recommended to Pack
The best time to visit the area is during the dry season, from May through to September, but travelers still need to be well prepared and dress for variable temperatures or changing conditions when trekking in the mountains......
"I just returned from Peru and you might wish to know that they do NOT wear shorts. They dress in nice slacks and pressed shirts. It was so obvious who the Americans were by they casual dress. I was embarrassed by the short cutoffs some younger visitors were wearing. As far as shoes, you will be walking a lot!! The streets are stones and uneven. Good walking shoes are a must. There were many laundry facilities available. Do not overpack. The taxis are small and they do not have large trunks".
(from www.tripadvisor.com)
"You will be there during Peru's winter. But you don't need a heavy jacket -- instead, pack layers. A fleece plus an outer shell (Gore-tex or similar) is good. With layers, you might be down to shirt sleeves at noon, then towards the end of the day, add an outer shirt, then the fleece, and add the outer jacket after dark. It may get down to freezing at night, and you might want a warm hat & gloves on the IT at night. You could just buy an alpaca sweater instead of packing a fleece!
Casual clothing is fine, but no need for shorts, sandals or flip-flops. You don't need dresses or dress shoes of any sort".
(Traveler to Peru)