Money and Costs
Currency
Nuevo sol (S)
Daily Costs
Budget: Less than S190
- Inexpensive hotel room or dorm bed: S28–165
- Set lunches: less than S15; supermarkets have takeout
- Entry fee to historic sights: average S10
Midrange: S190–650
- Double room in midrange hotel: S85–435
- Main dish at midrange restaurant: S40
- Group tours: from S120
Top End: More than S650
- Double room in top-end hotel: from S250–435
- Private city tour: from S200 per person
- Fine restaurant dinner: from S60
Bargaining
Bargaining is the norm at street stalls and markets, where it’s cash only.
Money
Both BCP and Banco de la Nación change cash and have ATMs.