Computer Modeling of Archaeological Ruins
Peru
Summer 2010
Travel
You are responsible for making your own travel arrangements. Please plan to arrive in Cuzco (CUZ), July 4 to give yourself time to acclimate to the altitude before we begin Monday afternoon.
We recommend that you fly to Lima then directly to the airport in Cuzco. Be sure that you have enough time to make your connecting flight in Lima to Cuzco. Flights to Cuzco leave in the morning. If you miss the flight you will have to spend the night in Lima.
Peru is one of the popular tourist destinations in the world and many airlines (US and international) fly there. The best prices are typically associated with the purchase of an international flight originating in the US and ending in Cuzco. LAN is a good airline that operates direct flights between various US gateways and Lima, and a number of US and other international carriers fly to Lima with easy connections at major hubs. Please remember that even if your ticket show direct flight to Cuzco, all passengers must pick up their baggage in Lima and go through customs there.
Visa Requirements
Tourist visas are issued at Peru's Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima. All flights in Peru, both domestic and international, are subject to an airport fee. Fees change frequently but are approx. $37 for international flights and $7 for domestic flights. Make sure your passport is valid until at least 6 months after the date you are planning to return. For more information, please consult the US State Department relevant page.