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In the footsteps of the Incas
Peru is the cradle of the Inca civilization, home to the mountaintop city of Machu Picchu and a cuisine celebrated worldwide. From the coastal desert of Lima to the Andean heights of Cusco and on into the Amazon jungle, the country offers the Cameroonian traveler a concentrate of history, grand nature and unforgettable flavors.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Cameroonian passport holders must obtain a tourist visa BEFORE departure from a Peruvian consulate. Prepare the file several weeks ahead.
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months beyond the intended stay
- Completed visa application form
- Recent passport photos
- Round-trip flight booking (proof of exit)
- Accommodation bookings and proof of funds
Good to know
- •The Peruvian tourist visa is valid for 3 months.
- •A valid US or Schengen visa or residence may ease the application: check current rules.
- •Keep your electronic entry record and entry stamp.
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
720 000 FCFA–1 140 000 FCFANo direct flights. Expect 1-2 stops (Europe or São Paulo/Bogotá) for 20-28 h of travel.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Machu Picchu
The famous Inca city perched in the clouds, a wonder of the world best seen at dawn.
Cusco and the Sacred Valley
Former Inca capital of colonial lanes, base for trips to Ollantaytambo and Pisac.
Miraflores district in Lima
Lively seafront, clifftop parks and the best restaurants of the food capital.
Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
A high-altitude hike to spectacularly colored mineral ridges.
Nazca Lines
Mysterious desert geoglyphs, best seen on a small-plane flight.
Lake Titicaca and floating islands
The world's highest navigable lake and the reed islets of the Uros people.
One week, day by day
- D1
Day 1: Arrive in Lima, Miraflores district and a fine-dining dinner
- D2
Day 2: Lima's historic center and the Larco Museum
- D3
Day 3: Fly to Cusco, gentle altitude acclimatization
- D4
Day 4: Sacred Valley: Pisac and Ollantaytambo
- D5
Day 5: Day trip to Machu Picchu by train
- D6
Day 6: Hike to Rainbow Mountain
- D7
Day 7: Return to Lima and departure
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Pérou
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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