It is best to mind the rules and hopefully this will slow the spread of the virus. In the beginning of the pandemic Peru had only 2,000 hospitals and now Peru has just under 20,000 hospital beds. The curfew will be extended. 12th March Peru announces a ban on all flights to and from Europe and Asia, 12th March Peru closes all universities in addition to the schools which were already closed, 12th March 5 new cases of coronavirus in Peru were confirmed. 97,756 tablets with internet will also be given to teachers in rural areas- including solar chargers where there is no electricity. Trains and buses to Machu Picchu remain at 50% capacity, and face shields with facemasks are required to board. And their reply to someone this morning said, We are not closed. This means anyone caught outside of their home on Sundays will be arrested and heavily fined. The Peruvian news channel RPP reported on a recent scientific model that claimed Peru should be hitting its peak starting on the 19th of May in Lima and up to the 1st of June in other regions, depending on their remoteness. Any tourists stuck in Peru and trying to get home, 18th March- Ministers announces flights to take tourists out have arrived from Mexico and Israel. Last Monday restaurants have been allowed to open at 40% capacity. These and many other industries will be affected. Currently, there are 900 beds in Lima of which around 600 are occupied, 17th April 90% of parents are overdue in paying school fees. Announced in today’s presidential address. SUP at Lake Huaypo- 1/2 Day; Sail Lake Huaypo- 1/2 Day; SUP in Cusco- 1/2 Day; Recommended Adventures. You can see more about the current state of coronavirus in Peru and South America […], We create safe, responsibly run adventures in Cusco and the Sacred Valley for lovers of the great outdoors. * No the back of your sleeve or a handkerchief is not an adequate replacement for a tissue. Exceptions are made for medical emergencies and doctor appointments. If you want to call it a curfew, fine.”. Calle Uno Oeste Nº 050 . And yes Peru is wonderful beautiful place along with its friendly people and that could be one reason they didn’t want to offend China and tourists. Current schedules, routes, purchases, and their security protocols can be found on their website. Currently, several archaeological sites around Cusco are open, free of charge for both national and international tourists. All airlines appear to be using the same “affidavit of health”, which can be downloaded directly from the airlines websites. No tickets can be purchased at the airport and online checks in are requested. It closes each February for maintenance. same here, my husband and I going to peru for two weeks at the end of april….super bummed that this Is happening as I have been planning this trip for over 8 months. Latest Travel Alerts and Warnings for Peru. People with autism are exempt. Before boarding the aircraft all passengers must show proof of a negative molecular Covid-19 test. One thing is certain,COVID-19 is causing a lot of suffering and loss of life across the globe, and currently no-one is sure how it will end. The Ministry of Foreign Trade & Tourism in Peru has also announced they will be taking the next steps to start the Choquequirao Archeological Park, which will bring in around 10,000 to 1,000,000 a year, to a site that currently sees around 2,500 visitors a year, click here to see a brief film we made on our stance of this project. This includes starting up local and internal businesses provided they have protocols in place to minimise the risk of spreading the coronavirus. The entire experience felt surreal. This mainly applies to what is called MYPES or micro-businesses.”. This pushes international flights to 2021, but as we’ve seen this could change. They do the classic trips brilliantly but … Two buildings, built for the Pan-American games in 2019 have been transformed into hospitals to house patients suffering from coronavirus. 15 March:  Government minister says domestic quarantine for all  is being considered, 14th FCO updates travel advice to avoid all but necessary travel to Peru, It offers the same advice for various other countries because of the increasing complexity of world travel restrictions and increase of flight bans, 14th March Beaches closed by some Lima councils, 14th March Cross-sector committee spokesman says closing Peru borders could be an option, 13th March Peru Health Minister announces new test centers for coronavirus due to open in April, Currently, all COVID-19 tests have to be sent to Lima for analysis. One article says this may be extended to all visitors when the international borders open again. There has been talk of the first “corridors” being Cusco – Bogota, Cusco – Santiago and Cusco – La Paz. The minister explained the suspension perfecta de labores cannot be randomly implemented at the will of the employer, it is the last resort when the employer and employee have not been able to come to any other agreement such as using up holidays or working fewer hours and the only alternative left would be firing them. On Monday 6th of July, a meeting hosted by DIRCETUR, the regional governing body for tourism in Cusco was held in which the following was announced: LATAM currently are the only airline who have presented their license for reopening. There have also been 5,738 deaths. We continue to work from home and staying safe. Reconsider travel to Peru due to COVID-19. https://rpp.pe/peru/cusco/coronavirus-en-peru-cusco-fiscalia-niega-que-existan-entierros-de-cadaveres-con-la-covid-19-en-fosa-comun-noticia-1268893, In early July / August, Peru is planning to start. Peru. The man works for LATAM airlines, who were quick to point out that he did not travel back from Europe on their airline, and has not gone to work since being back. The fact that the government then decided to completely ban flights from Europe and Asia,  will only make it worse. The international borders would remain closed for a few more months. Curfews are still in effect all over Peru, the hours vary depending on the province and the number of cases. For info and restrictions regarding entering the European Union, click here. Except for the regions mentioned above, stay at home Sunday is no longer compulsory. Specifically to repatriate foreigners back to their home countries and to repatriate Peruvians back to Peru. 4 Chinese tourists were tested in Lima with suspicion of having coronavirus, Argentina and Chile confirmed their first cases of coronavirus, Ecuador confirmed its first case of coronavirus, Brazil has confirmed the first case of coronavirus in South America. While the exact date in November still has not been confirmed, the initial opening will only permit 675 visitors per day, with small tour-groups permitted of up to 8 people per guide. Remote áreas that will receive school books and materials along with the food supplies that are being delivered. testing between 15 and 20 thousand people a day. CONFIEP argues it needs to make mass layoffs in order to protect other jobs, but their plea has not been received well by many. It is believed to have come from animals, much like SARS which broke out across the world in 2003. Temperatures are taken upon entering the airport and upon boarding flights. Highlights included the trekking for sure, the way Carlos introduced us to Machu Picchu when we reached the sun gate and the shared enjoyment of flora and fauna along the way. We are from the US and supposed to go to Cusco at the end of April. Only travelers are allowed to enter the airport to limit outside exposure. They are also working with private hospitals to keep the price of treatment affordable to Peruvians. https://peru21.pe/peru/coronavirus-en-peru-cancelan-el-inti-raymi-y-las-fiestas-del-cusco-por-el-covid-19-nnpp-noticia/, https://www.travelweek.ca/news/trudeau-expected-to-advise-canadians-to-avoid-all-non-essential-travel/. 8-Day In-Depth Cultural Exploration of … The first certified B Corp tour operator in Peru, Amazonas Explorer specializes in remarkable and meaningful adventures in the country's most iconic places. Lurin, Punta Hermosa and San Bartolo today followed Callao in announcing this. The president says the Council of Ministers is going to discuss this today. Not keeping a one-metre distance from others in the supermarket, Be out in the street without an approved reason ( shopping for food or medicines or essential workers), Refuse to show your ID when asked by a member of the police or military, Be out on a Sunday, when no-one is allowed out, Be in a private car without the relevant permission, those who take “suspension perfecta de labores” can withdraw up to 2000 soles, those who are no longer working can withdraw up to 2000 soles. 1 The government is maintaining epidemiological surveillanceof COVID-19, is applying health protocols in accordance with international standards, and is providing reports through its website: www.gob.pe/institucion/minsa/camp … In the meantime, please stay safe, stay at home and we hope to see you all soon. You have to wonder why!. 1. Anyone caught not complying could face charges. Private cars will not be allowed to circulate from 5 am 19th March. Cusco is still under a strict quarantine and national flights will continue to be grounded. Thank you so much for this webpage I had a trip planned for Peru and it was difficult for us to find updated information regarding Peru in Canada. For example,  Lima has had 157,050 cases and the next runner up is Callao next door with 17, 944 whereas Cusco region has just 1,175 cases, and only 19 deaths. Flights will be filled at 100% occupancy. The citadel of Machu Picchu can not receive tourists because they do not have a good health service, or a plan for the resumption of activities, said the mayor of the district, Darwin Baca. For tourism this means the following: Other than the extension of the State of Emergency things still remain somewhat static. Thanks!! 8th March: 5 more cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Lima. The Lima airport opens for every repatriation flight. They had been travelling for a while in Peru. The trips in November and December are chosen with slightly wetter, warmer weather in mind. We will only be able to see the true economic cost of coronavirus to tourism in Peru with time. Machu Picchu will have 2 circuits (Some sources say 4), using a one way system. Internal flights and inter-regional bus travel is scheduled to open some time in the first two weeks of July but there is currently no date set for International flights to start operating. But that is the advice being given to stop the spread of this coronavirus. Phase 2: JUNE The re-opening of the paper and printing industry, underground mining, more construction and sanitary projects, limited access to shopping malls, the sale of all agricultural products and import/export for retail purposes. Masks must be worn at all times inside the airport and aircraft. Amazon jungle tour Iquitos Peru operator offering adventure tourism, expeditions and survival trips in Iquitos Amazon jungle and Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. It was originally due to last 15 days, but has and will be extended as the authorities see fit. . All international borders into and out of Peru are closed, save for humanitarian reasons. Awesome experience of completing a trek I've wanted to do for a long time and spending it with my son and such a wonderful team that felt so unified. They do still plan to maintain flights into Peru from their main hubs of Bogota and San Salvador and to be up and running as soon as they are allowed. We are a Certified B Corps and hold all Adventure Licenses for the activities we offer. 16th April Cusco and La Libertad. those who earn less than 2400 soles, can withdraw 2000 soles of their AF, in two stages of 1000 soles. You can see more on their Facebook page HERE, It is still unclear what the new costs of these will be  or if prices are expected to stay the same…. For some people, this carries bad memories. For more than 30 years Amazonas Explorer has used a different approach in leading high-quality trips and adventures in South America. Barranco is the hip part of Lima. Currently, the first round of Machu Picchu tickets is sold out for the initial opening. Amazonas, Peru Travel Forum ... Amazon explorer. I hope this puts everything a little into perspective. Especially youngsters. This is great for tourism…you have a knack for words. Peru is the last country in Latin America to open up its international borders. Newton College has taken the decision to suspend classes until 20th March. ***********************************************************, Thank you for such up to date info! Opening some gyms and allowing groups of organised sport such as Football or Volleyball. Those who have been out of work for 6 months are already allowed to withdraw 6 months, but today the president said they are evaluating whether they can extend that to allow those still working and on the books of a company to withdraw 2000 soles as well. Very well written and honest, […] any confirmed cases of coronavirus. The number of cases of COVID-19 has increased to 234 in Peru, Peru has bought 1,600,000 testing kits, of which 1,400,000 are rapid testing kits, 2 planes from Mexico, 1 from Israel and 1 from Chile have already taken tourists home, 4 planes from Israel, 1 from Chile, 1 from Argentina and 1 from Mexico are programmed to arrive soon, Minister is traveling to Cusco today to co-ordinate the situation of stranded tourists, 477 people were detained last night for breaking the curfew, of which 152 were in Lima and Callao, Hospital Até will be ready on 21 March, for serious cases, with 50 beds in the intensive care unit, Medical centers, hospitals, etc  for urgent cases or emergencies, Help/care for the elderly, children, teenagers, people with disabilities or in vulnerable situations, Hotels and accommodations but only to comply with quarantine, There are 281 million cases of malaria each year in the world of which 405,000 die, 1.35 million people die worldwide each year in road traffic accidents (2016 figure), 102 people per day die in road traffic accidents in the USA (average in 2016). Hospitals have been reporting some shortages and even cases of theft of personal protective equipment in places like Arequipa and Piura. For more details please visit the MINSA webpage where they report daily. Check out our recommended adventures to Machu Picchu & beyond. I advise any US citizens in Peru to be sure you have contacted the US Embassy and/or signed up for the Dept of State STEP program. 11th March- Guyana confirms the first case of and death from COVID-19. Travel Restrictions Once the Peruvian government lifts its quarantine and travel restrictions, all international tourists will have 45 calendar days to depart the country. Originally in effect between 8 pm and 5 am, there have been 36,000 people detained for failing to comply. Currently, in Peru the rates of infection and hospitalization have gone down considerably and if this momentum continues, Peru would indeed fall in line to open up by Christmas. This includes: restaurants, tour agencies, transport companies, tour guides, artesanias, tour guides, lodging, and inter-provincial transportation. We have been able to get out and get supplies and there are others in the same situation. 17 March. The president said that there are more economic measures on the way to help businesses and their workers, in order to help the economy recover from the situation. Tour guides have not had work since last March and many have been doing any and all odd jobs, they can to survive the year without employment. Rainbow Mountain remains closed to all visits. Both said to be stable and in isolation in their homes. I reside in USA. If you do not pay within 5 days you will be sanctioned by being unable to use the bank or carry out any legal transactions. 12th March Peru had tested 883 people for coronavirus. We are a small owner operated company, who love what we do. The current lockdown is still in place until the 11th of May. With the daily number of reported cases of Covid being at the lowest they have been since the pandemic started, Peru continues making moves to reactivate and open up the economy. Figures from the United Nations World Mortality Report published in 2017 ( figures for 2015). However- experts believe some people are more at risk than others. In early July / August, Peru is planning to start Phase three of our Exit strategy, changes should include: Cusco’s Testing and Death toll Statistics. And then the ban on cars starts at 5 am valid 24 hours a day until the end of the state of emergency. So, masks are not stupid! -Business can begin to operate as normal with the Ministry of Health’s approval and adequate Covid prevention enforced in the workplace. Must say very informative and we’ll put. A few days after returning to Lima from Machu Picchu, two presidents were kicked out of office, the first by the Congress and the 2nd by the citizens of Peru. Indecopi is the consumer watchdog for Peru. Current figures suggest that there is a 1-2% fatality rate amongst those that contract coronavirus. The amount released so that 3 million people can withdraw up to 2000 soles each is equal to what would be released if the just the top 20,000 earners in Peru  were allowed to withdraw 25% of their pension funds. In an encouraging move, the Minister of Tourism has put into motion the reactivation of domestic tourism to help stimulate the economy. These will take anywhere between an hour and 20 minutes and two hours. 6: Children are allowed out to exercise once a day for 30 minutes but only within 500m of their homes. Thank you for your updates, they have been very informative. We are all locked-in our homes waiting for everything to pass. Masks must be worn at all times inside the airport and aircraft. Again the president emphasized this was only introduced because people were not respecting the need to stay at home. Of these, 92,929 people have successfully isolated and recovered from Coronavirus. Businesses must submit their plans to MINSA for approval. It also allows people to lift themselves out of poverty, to gain education for their children, avoid malnutrition and more. Full of art and culture Barranco a lovely place to stroll around and it feels safe to do so. People are also allowed to take their dog out briefly, close to their home. Click Here to reserve your free ticket. We create safe, responsibly run adventures in Cusco and the Sacred Valley for lovers of the great outdoors. Starting December 15th international flights will be reinstated to the following European countries and cities: The ministry plans to initiate between 24-30 direct flights between Europe and Peru from December 15th to December 31st, with the possibility of opening up other regions in Europe. While there are many who genuinely believe in alternative medicines here in Peru, it seems unlikely they have found prevention or treatment for COVID-19. The ministry of transportation and communication has announced that starting November 1st the Peruvian government will be opening up 25 new international destinations to now include Mexico, the Caribbean, and North America. The International Airport Jorge Chavez, located in the capital city of Lima, was recognised once again as the best air terminal in South America, according to the World Airport Awards. The lockdown is currently still in place until the 24 th of May. The curfew is now going to start at 6 pm in all of Peru- except for four regions where it will start at 4 pm- because they were the regions least complying: Tumbes, Piura, Loreto and La Libertad. This has currently been stopped. New Peruvian Regulation for Tour Operators and Travel Agencies has been published. Citizens of Peru are still locked inside their homes from 4am Sunday morning until 4am Monday morning, anyone caught outside will have to pay a fine of over 6,000 soles, or just under $USD 2,000. Peru’s lockdown remains in place both internationally and domestically. Tel: (511) 616 7300 . Travel Details: Published on 12.10.2020 LATAM resumes flights between Lima and Quito.Published on 09.09.2020 LATAM Airlines Group Sep 2020 International operations as of 06SEP20. And hoarding is illegal by placing maximum buys on such medicines. Groups must maintain a distance of 20m from other groups. Most do not cause big problems to humans- for instance, a common cold. BE SURE TO SEND ME YOUR EXELLET NEWSLETTERS !!! It is also the middle of winter and beginning of the yearly influenza pandemic, with new introduced social distancing in place we hope to see a decline in preventable deaths from Pneumonia as well as Covid 19. They achieved the maximum score of 100% in the assessment carried out by representatives of MINCETUR. The president explained that they have to choose who can benefit from this- so better to choose those who most need it. Below is an ongoing timeline of how COVID-19 has progressed in Peru and how life and measure taken by the state have changed with time. Sunday is still a total lockdown stay at home day. Machu Picchu has still not been assigned a tentative opening date, and will not be assigned one until the number of Covid-19 cases begin to decline in the area. On October 5th international flights were reopened to 7 different Central and South American cities and the minister of tourism is talking about having all international flights open by December of this year. In Cusco, buses are running at 50% capacity. 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