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There are a wide range of places to chose from when trying to
find somewhere to live. There is a wide range to choose from. From very cheep Hostels to
five stars luxury hotels, and anything in between. In the high
tourist season it is highly recommended to book a room before
arriving in Peru to have some options to choose from. Also
be aware about the festivities, dates and weekends because in
during these days accommodation might be difficult to find. In
the off season bargaining is possible in some hostels. In some
remote areas where a hotel is not available, you could request
for a bed or some floor space (if you have a sleeping bag) in a
family house, farm or store.
Hotels
These places are usually located around the squares, main
avenues and commercial areas, but you can usually find them all
over the place. They come at all prices with all kinds of
commodities ex: Cable T.V; Hot water, (some don’t have hot water
but most do). Private bath, Etc..
Hostels
They
are generally much cheaper than hotels and price ranges from
US$10 to US$50. They usually have double, triple and quadruple
rooms, which can be a good cheap option when traveling in
groups. Most have hot water.
Youth Hostels
In
Peru there are nearly forty youth hostels spreaded around the
main cities and tourist destinations. In the majority of them, a
student card is required and others have a non-student rate.
Prices range from US$5 the bed or room. In these places you
usually share the room with other people, because sometimes it
is difficult to find a single room, and for the price you might
as well stay in a hostel.
Family
Family hotels or pensions maybe the cheapest way to get a bed.
These are houses with a local permission to offer the service. A
good part of these hotels are B&Bs (Bed and Breakfast).
Depending on the location, the price
can be between US$3 and US$7. In remote areas, you can kindly
ask for a space in a house.
Camping
Camping offers no difficulties in Peru,
especially on the coast
and in national parks. On the coast, camping can be made near
beaches and in the desert, but far away from the cities. In the
Andes, look for a secure place. Sometimes you can camp near or
inside a farm, ask to the owner before. People in these areas
are generally hospitable. In the rainforest it is better to have
a guide and a basic medicine kit. In protected areas like
national parks and reserves, first check with the park rangers
about routes and conditions of the place, and where you can
stay.
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